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W585 OAU

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,400 mi
Last recorded126,400 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW585 OAU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 126,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 26 May 2017 126,590 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner arches (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear axel (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2016 126,587 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 117,982 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

radiator cross member corroded but not structual

Pass 5 Jun 2014 110,474 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 110,448 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 104,135 miles

radiator crossmember reapaired with filler not sructual

Fail 7 Jun 2013 104,123 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 97,334 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 97,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 92,843 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 78,994 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 78,994 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

osr tyre cracked and perished

slight weep from power steering rack

osf tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 10 Mar 2009 61,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 61,306 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 56,794 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2008 56,794 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2007 48,202 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 48,202 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 43,287 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 43,287 miles

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

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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W585 OAU is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W585 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.

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W585 OAU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 March 2000.

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