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W401 OBU

2000 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

52,568 mi
Last recorded52,568 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2021
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW401 OBU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2021 52,568 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 52,500 miles

Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 42,899 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 42,899 miles

Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 40,275 miles

EML

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output Both Rear Lens's (1.1.A.3d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Fronts (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 40,275 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Wheel Arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Next to Flexi Hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back Box Join (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat Due To After Market Seats (3.1.3c)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Road wheel fixings not compatible Wheels Protruding Body (4.2.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Seat Belt Locking Mechanism Obscured

Pass 9 Jul 2015 33,798 miles

exhaust system adequately supported but has wire supports on intermediate section as well

Pass 4 Jul 2014 26,073 miles

GENERAL CORROSION

N,S,F TYRE AGE RELATED CRACKS

N,S,R TYRE AGE RELATED CRACKS

O,S,R TYRE AGE RELATED CRACKS

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 45,728 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 25,659 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 24,660 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 23,863 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 23,387 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 22,198 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 20,521 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 18,731 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 15,867 miles

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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W401 OBU is a 2000 Nissan Micra in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W401 OBU, 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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What year was W401 OBU registered?

W401 OBU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 August 2000.

Is W401 OBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W401 OBU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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