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NJ51 KTX

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

160,231 mi
Last recorded160,231 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ51 KTX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 160,231 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 154,332 miles

All welding repairs have been covered in thick underseal

Chassis and floor corroded

Rear brake readings poor

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

brake pipes are covered in grease

Fail 31 Aug 2012 154,316 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Chassis and floor corroded

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

brake pipes are covered in grease

Pass 21 Sep 2011 149,799 miles

Floor and suspension corroded

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

brake pipes covered and corroded in places

Fail 15 Sep 2011 149,780 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Floor and suspension corroded

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

brake pipes covered and corroded in places

Pass 26 Nov 2010 146,387 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 142,840 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 142,840 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 139,136 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 139,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 17 Dec 2007 135,578 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

WIPER BLADES STARTING TO SPLIT

Pass 17 Dec 2007 135,578 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

WIPER BLADES STARTING TO SPLIT

Pass 18 Dec 2006 130,816 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 129,530 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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NJ51 KTX is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NJ51 KTX, 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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NJ51 KTX is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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