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W231 JAU

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

93,001 mi
Last recorded93,001 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW231 JAU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 93,001 miles

Corrosion on front/rear subframes,suspension and brake components.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also corroded (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 79,192 miles

Corrosion on exhaust.

Corrosion on metal brake pipes.

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)

Fail 9 May 2015 79,162 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)

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

Corrosion on exhaust.

Corrosion on metal brake pipes.

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 10 May 2014 74,886 miles

surface corrosion on all brake pipes and unions. corrosion on floor pan and subframe areas.

Pass 3 May 2013 71,875 miles

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

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

rear subframe has surface rusting

surface rusting on rear chassis around subframe mounts

Pass 9 May 2012 70,503 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 65,581 miles

Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 May 2010 62,905 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 59,642 miles

both front wiper blades split

Pass 3 May 2008 56,569 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 51,726 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 46,923 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 46,923 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside 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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W231 JAU is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 W231 JAU, 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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W231 JAU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 March 2000.

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