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W403 OBU

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,642 mi
Last recorded67,642 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW403 OBU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2018 67,642 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 63,389 miles

High level brake light inoperative

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake slight binding

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 63,389 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

High level brake light inoperative

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake slight binding

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 58,619 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 58,619 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 51,473 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 51,473 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 45,358 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Pass 7 Mar 2013 40,361 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 34,882 miles

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

underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Pass 3 Mar 2011 29,815 miles

both sides undersills are corroded

n/s front tyre is wearing on outer edges

Fail 3 Mar 2011 29,815 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both sides undersills are corroded

n/s front tyre is wearing on outer edges

Pass 9 Mar 2010 24,489 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 19,543 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Mar 2008 14,888 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 14,888 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 14,616 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 14 Sep 2007 14,616 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 7 Sep 2006 14,278 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s front tyre worn on iner edje

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 7 Sep 2006 14,278 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s front tyre worn on iner edje

rear number plate delaminating

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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W403 OBU is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W403 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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W403 OBU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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