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W261 JFS

2000 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,328 mi
Last recorded78,328 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW261 JFS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 78,328 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 78,324 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2018 64,774 miles

Centre stop lamp notworking

Corrosion to most of front and rear suspension parts

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

Part twist in o.s.f seat belt

Fail 6 Apr 2018 64,774 miles

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

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

Centre stop lamp notworking

Corrosion to most of front and rear suspension parts

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

Part twist in o.s.f seat belt

Pass 29 Mar 2017 55,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge on limit now (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge on limit now (4.1.E.1)

front number plate repaired / secured with tape

Fail 29 Mar 2017 55,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge on limit now (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge on limit now (4.1.E.1)

front number plate repaired / secured with tape

Pass 29 Mar 2016 44,073 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 44,070 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

N/s door mirror glass missing

O/s/f tyre low on tread only just passed test

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 35,785 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre outer wall is damaged

Pass 7 Apr 2015 35,785 miles

Offside front tyre outer wall is damaged

Fail 3 Apr 2014 31,819 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 31,819 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 24,488 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 21,180 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 19,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 15,820 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 15,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 8,125 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 4,890 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 4,577 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 4,094 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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W261 JFS is a 2000 Nissan Micra in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W261 JFS, 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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W261 JFS is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 March 2000.

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