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W288 OEF

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,614 mi
Last recorded93,614 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW288 OEF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 93,614 miles

ADVISE CORROSION N/S AND O/S OUTER SILL

ADVISE CORROSION N/S/F BOX SECTION

ADVISE CORROSION N/S/R AND O/S/R LOWER ARCH/VALANCE

ADVISE N/S/F WHEEL BEARING

O/S HEADLIGHT BRACKET BROKEN

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 93,614 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

ADVISE CORROSION N/S AND O/S OUTER SILL

ADVISE CORROSION N/S/F BOX SECTION

ADVISE CORROSION N/S/R AND O/S/R LOWER ARCH/VALANCE

ADVISE N/S/F WHEEL BEARING

O/S HEADLIGHT BRACKET BROKEN

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 90,316 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 85,752 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight corrosion on front cross-member below radiator

various dents and scuffs on vehicle

Pass 10 Jul 2008 77,782 miles

All brake hose ferruls corroded

All brake pipes corroded

All coil springs corroded

All shock absorber casings corroded

n/s head light braket broken

Fail 3 Jul 2008 77,781 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

All brake hose ferruls corroded

All brake pipes corroded

All coil springs corroded

All shock absorber casings corroded

n/s head light braket broken

Pass 9 Jul 2007 68,142 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 56,902 miles

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2006 56,902 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

rear brake pipes corroded

How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?

Based on 10,566,512 MOT tests across 827,110 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,021
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
827,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413,594
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 319,427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245,244
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 239,165
constant velocity joint gaiter split 210,652
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W288 OEF is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 55,993 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Micra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413,594 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W288 OEF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Micra typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 26 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W288 OEF is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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