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W215 JFA

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,184 mi
Last recorded78,184 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW215 JFA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2019 78,184 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 75,350 miles

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

Front crossmember corroded

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

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both lower sills (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 73,480 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four (3.6.B.4e)

Front crossmember is corroded

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

Offside Lower sill is corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2015 72,373 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 72,323 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

advise areas of advanced corrosion.

advise front crossmember holed & severely corroded! outside perscribed areas & engine mount secure at time of test.

Pass 23 Apr 2014 65,837 miles

Front cross member badly corroded/holed

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)

rear spring mounts corroded

sills corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2014 65,837 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Front cross member badly corroded/holed

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)

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

rear spring mounts corroded

sills corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2013 58,285 miles

front cross memeber corroded

front number plate poor in condition - advise replacement

Fail 21 Feb 2013 58,285 miles

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

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

front cross memeber corroded

front number plate poor in condition - advise replacement

Pass 25 Feb 2012 53,187 miles

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

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

O/s outer cv gaitor heavily cracked and perished

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

Fail 18 Feb 2012 53,180 miles

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

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

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

O/s outer cv gaitor heavily cracked and perished

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 47,384 miles

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)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 43,147 miles

both rear tyres outer sidewalls cracked

Fail 23 Feb 2010 43,147 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyres outer sidewalls cracked

Pass 26 Feb 2009 40,895 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 39,389 miles

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)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 39,389 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 34,788 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 28,245 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 28,245 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W215 JFA is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W215 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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W215 JFA is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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