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W171 KJT

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

138,004 mi
Last recorded138,004 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW171 KJT
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 138,004 miles

Front cross member corroding

Rear axle corroding

Pass 11 Sep 2018 124,954 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 124,954 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 116,692 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 116,692 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 109,108 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/f indicator discoloured slightly (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on both inner/outer edges

n/s/f inner rack has slight play

rear rack seal has misting of oil

Fail 14 Sep 2016 109,108 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s/f indicator shows white (1.4.A.2f)

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s/f sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working n/s/r (1.1.C.1d)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s/f track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven rear brake imbalance 35-40% (o/s/r slow) (3.7.B.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort o/s/r service brake little effort (3.7.B.5a)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread front (6.3.4b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/f indicator discoloured slightly (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on both inner/outer edges

n/s/f inner rack has slight play

rear rack seal has misting of oil

Pass 10 Sep 2015 99,015 miles

front pads slightly low

front reg plate slightly detriated

Fail 1 Sep 2015 98,653 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers u/s (8.2.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure door mirror insecure (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear imbalance 35% (o/s/r ) lazy (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front pads slightly low

front reg plate slightly detriated

Pass 3 Sep 2014 87,470 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 83,674 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 83,674 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 79,891 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 79,891 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 79,888 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 73,469 miles

NSR wheel trim missing

OSF door damaged

Fail 23 Aug 2011 73,469 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

NSR wheel trim missing

OSF door damaged

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 64,957 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear tyres tread cracking but not exposing cords

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 64,957 miles

Rear tyres tread cracking but not exposing cords

Pass 12 Aug 2009 59,989 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 59,550 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 58,967 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 50,597 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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W171 KJT is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 W171 KJT, 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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W171 KJT is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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