MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,599 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
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
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both rear tyres starting to perish in the tread
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
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)
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)
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front bumper insecure
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
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
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
nearside wiper blade slightly split
How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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