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W229 JFA

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,577 mi
Last recorded108,577 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW229 JFA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2016 108,577 miles

Nearside body damage

both front tyres on 2mm

Fail 1 Jan 2016 108,457 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres on 2mm

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside body damage

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 81,675 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

o/s/f wing corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2014 69,128 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 11 Jan 2013 62,097 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

boot full can not check spare wheel area

driver door window can not be opened(handle missing)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 59,553 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 59,553 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 26 Jan 2011 54,057 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 54,057 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 45,321 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres have small cracks all around from inside

Pass 24 Apr 2008 41,375 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 40,787 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2007 34,421 miles

front no plate fayded

Pass 5 Mar 2006 29,842 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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W229 JFA 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 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W229 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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W229 JFA is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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