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W523 OAB

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,607 mi
Last recorded59,607 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW523 OAB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 59,607 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 51,835 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 41,226 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 41,226 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 38,267 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns and os (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 38,267 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns and os (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 May 2015 37,463 miles

Damage to front number plate

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 May 2015 37,463 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Damage to front number plate

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 37,206 miles

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

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

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

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

child seat in nsf

osf and nsr have slight brake binding

Fail 7 May 2014 37,206 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

child seat in nsf

osf and nsr have slight brake binding

Pass 9 May 2013 35,091 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear tyres perished in sidewalls

Pass 9 May 2012 32,953 miles

shallow cracks in tyres.

Pass 5 May 2011 30,368 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 28,710 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 28,710 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

3 x nails in n/s rear tyre

shallow cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 8 May 2009 26,863 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 22,437 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 18,271 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 10 May 2007 18,271 miles

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 10 May 2006 14,378 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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W523 OAB 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 70%.

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 W523 OAB, 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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W523 OAB is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 9 June 2000.

Is W523 OAB safe to buy?

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