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W208 JFA

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

128,687 mi
Last recorded128,687 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW208 JFA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 128,687 miles

under body getting weak

Fail 12 Jul 2016 128,683 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

under body getting weak

Pass 13 Jul 2015 122,082 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 122,082 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 115,553 miles

oil sump corroded

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

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

o/s outer sill getting weak

o/s/r inner quater corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2014 115,552 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

o/s outer sill getting weak

o/s/r inner quater corroded

oil sump corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2013 108,948 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear inner quater pannel and rear inner arch corroded outside of perscribed area

Fail 8 Jul 2013 108,948 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

offside rear inner quater pannel and rear inner arch corroded outside of perscribed area

offside rear tyre wall split

Pass 26 Jul 2012 102,828 miles

both outer sills weak

Fail 10 Jul 2012 102,154 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective

both outer sills weak

Pass 16 Jul 2011 93,546 miles

o/s/r inner arch to back pannel corroded

front crossmember corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2011 93,546 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

o/s/r inner arch to back pannel corroded

front crossmember corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2010 86,640 miles

front crossmember excessivley corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2010 86,640 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

front crossmember excessivley corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2009 79,504 miles

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

some perishing -especially to nearside front tyre inner sidewall and corrosion-especially to box section below radiator

Fail 24 Jul 2009 79,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

some perishing -especially to nearside front tyre inner sidewall and corrosion-especially to box section below radiator

Fail 24 Jul 2008 70,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front crossmember corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2008 70,558 miles

front crossmember corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2007 64,153 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 56,161 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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W208 JFA is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 W208 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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W208 JFA is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 March 2000.

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