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V255 JFA

2000 Nissan Micra

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

41,418 mi
Last recorded41,418 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV255 JFA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 May 2016 41,418 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sub frame corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

front cross member by engine mounting corroded

Pass 15 May 2015 38,051 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside & offside front panel coroded

Fail 15 May 2015 38,041 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside & offside front panel coroded

Pass 13 May 2014 34,671 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

front crossmember corroded by engine/ gearbox mounting

Fail 13 May 2014 34,656 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

front crossmember corroded by engine/ gearbox mounting

Pass 23 May 2013 31,617 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front crossmember corroded

Fail 23 May 2013 31,609 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front crossmember corroded

Pass 23 May 2012 25,788 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

front crossmember corroded

Fail 23 May 2012 25,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

front crossmember corroded

Pass 16 May 2011 21,205 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 14,307 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 14,183 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 14,183 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 11,987 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 10,874 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 9,404 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 8,165 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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V255 JFA is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V255 JFA, 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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V255 JFA is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 January 2000.

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