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W243 JTY

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,798 mi
Last recorded98,798 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW243 JTY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2014 98,798 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front crossmemorine corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2013 94,244 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 94,244 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Panhard rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/r/ fuel cap area covered by body filler

Pass 2 Jun 2012 87,617 miles

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

advise rear tyres slight cracking

advise underbody showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2011 79,729 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 70,962 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 61,998 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 61,998 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2008 55,014 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 45,082 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK NOT EXCESSIVE AT TEST

Pass 31 May 2006 33,416 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 26,623 miles

Nail in n/s/rear tyre

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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W243 JTY is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W243 JTY, 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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W243 JTY is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 June 2000.

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