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W259 JFA

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

117,592 mi
Last recorded117,592 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW259 JFA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 117,592 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 117,363 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust centre mount not supporting system

Pass 5 Jul 2017 106,135 miles

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

Inner Body has slight corrosion Sills (6.1.B.2)

Outer Body has slight corrosion Sills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 106,135 miles

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Inner Body has slight corrosion Sills (6.1.B.2)

Outer Body has slight corrosion Sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 96,401 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sides.. inner and outer wheel arches..rear wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

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

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

centre and rear exhaust sections are deteriorated

Fail 18 Jul 2016 96,401 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Body has slight corrosion both sides.. inner and outer wheel arches..rear wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

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

centre and rear exhaust sections are deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2015 87,791 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2014 85,561 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 85,559 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 84,065 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 84,064 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 81,847 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 79,791 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 77,394 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 75,370 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 75,370 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 72,576 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 70,679 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 70,679 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 68,753 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 68,753 miles

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

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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W259 JFA is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 W259 JFA, 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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W259 JFA is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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