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W581 OAU

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

124,119 mi
Last recorded124,119 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW581 OAU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 124,119 miles

Both rear inner arches corroding

Pass 21 Dec 2021 123,615 miles

Inner arches corroding

Inner sills corroding

Pass 2 Nov 2020 123,402 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 122,405 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 120,828 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 119,514 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 119,393 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 117,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Pass 5 Feb 2015 116,103 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 115,430 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 115,428 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 115,049 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 115,049 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 113,745 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 112,747 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 111,603 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 103,448 miles

nearside front tyre perished but not showing cords advise to replace asap

Fail 25 May 2007 103,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 93,026 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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W581 OAU is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W581 OAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W581 OAU registered?

W581 OAU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 March 2000.

Is W581 OAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W581 OAU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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