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W242 BJX

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

105,037 mi
Last recorded105,037 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 BJX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 105,037 miles

front crossmember corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2016 105,037 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front crossmember corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2015 99,583 miles

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

both front cv boots cracking

front cross member coroded

Fail 13 Apr 2015 99,583 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

front cross member coroded

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

both front cv boots cracking

Pass 17 Apr 2014 94,710 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 94,710 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 May 2013 90,443 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

o/s/f brake discs pitted

Fail 20 May 2013 90,443 miles

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

o/s/f brake discs pitted

Pass 21 May 2012 85,912 miles

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

o/s/f brake disc pitted

Fail 3 May 2011 81,352 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front discs pitted

Pass 3 May 2011 81,352 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front discs pitted

Pass 13 May 2010 76,874 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 76,874 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2009 71,842 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 68,202 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 46,694 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 39,195 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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W242 BJX is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W242 BJX, 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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W242 BJX is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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