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W638 OCJ

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,381 mi
Last recorded79,381 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW638 OCJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2018 79,381 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both,also from compensator to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both innersills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outersills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front both tyres perished and worn on edges of tread

Front crossmember corroded

Nearside Rear tyre perrished

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perished and worn on edge of tread

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive additional corrosion to both outersills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear corrosion to axle beam

Rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2017 76,631 miles

Front corrosion to front crossmember

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre tread perrished

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated also both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear some corrosion to axle beam

Pass 11 Jul 2016 74,496 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Front lower crossmember under radiator bad corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hose to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing in tread

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear axle beam corroding.

Fail 11 Jul 2016 74,496 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan to outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Front lower crossmember under radiator bad corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hose to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing in tread

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear axle beam corroding.

Rear wiperblade split.

Pass 14 Jul 2015 71,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front crossmember corroded

nearside wiper split

Fail 13 Jul 2015 71,950 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front crossmember corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

nearside wiper split

Pass 7 Jul 2014 69,862 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion on crossmember under radiator

oil leak sump area

Fail 7 Jul 2014 69,862 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion on crossmember under radiator

oil leak sump area

Pass 10 Jul 2013 67,727 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

crossmember under radiator rusting.

Fail 10 Jul 2013 67,727 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

crossmember under radiator rusting.

Fail 12 Jul 2012 65,635 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 65,635 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 58,967 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 49,518 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 40,667 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 37,891 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 33,148 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 28,413 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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W638 OCJ is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W638 OCJ, 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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W638 OCJ is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 July 2000.

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