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W249 JTY

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2012
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

84,640 mi
Last recorded84,640 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW249 JTY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2012 84,640 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

unable to fully inspect brake pipes,,,covered with grease

Fail 12 Jul 2011 79,291 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

unable to fully inspect brake pipes... covered with grease

Pass 12 Jul 2011 79,291 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

unable to fully inspect brake pipes... covered with grease

Pass 9 Jul 2010 73,561 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

unable to fully inspect brake pipes... covered with grease

Pass 17 Jul 2009 68,046 miles

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

unable to fully inspect brake pipes... covered with grease

Fail 17 Jul 2009 68,046 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

unable to fully inspect brake pipes... covered with grease

Pass 18 Jul 2008 60,291 miles

unable to fully inspect brake pipes... covered with grease

Pass 13 Jul 2007 53,512 miles

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

brake pipes covered with grease.. unable to fully inspect

high level brake light not working

Pass 30 Jun 2006 46,093 miles

brake pipes covered with grease .. unable to fully inspect

high level brake lt not working

Fail 8 Jul 2005 54,088 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2005 40,515 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2005 40,515 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2005 40,515 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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W249 JTY 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 61.5%.

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 W249 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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W249 JTY is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 July 2000.

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