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W242 JAU

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,599 mi
Last recorded88,599 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 JAU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 88,599 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2014 88,597 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)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2013 73,572 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 70,412 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 70,412 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 67,569 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres starting to perish in the tread

Fail 26 Apr 2011 67,568 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres starting to perish in the tread

Fail 22 Apr 2010 65,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 65,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 61,899 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 17 Apr 2008 56,387 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all three wiper blades smeary

front bumper slightly insecure

ignition key worn

o/s/r wheel trim missing

p.a.s pump area oily

poly vee belts perished

Fail 17 Apr 2008 87,962 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coolant level very low

engine under tray insecure

front suspension very soft (n/s mainly?)

handbrake cable casings corroded and splitting

handbrake levers on rear brake caliper slightly forward from stops. (cable over adjusted?)

n/s number plate lamp slightly loose in bumper

o/s handbrake cable insecure- rubber mount snapped

o/s/f door check strap not working

rattle from engine present

screen washers slightly weak

seatbelt trim on o/s 'b' post insecure

slight low effort n/s handbrake

Pass 27 Apr 2007 51,071 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 51,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

key/ ignition barrell worn

n/s/f tyre has been punture repaired, both front and o/s/r tyres worn low and badly perished

pipe from p.a.s fluid reservoir oily

positive terminal on battery furry

Pass 13 Apr 2006 44,040 miles

nearside wiper blade slightly split

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 JAU is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 W242 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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W242 JAU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 March 2000.

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