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W261 JTY

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,184 mi
Last recorded86,184 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW261 JTY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2011 86,184 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 86,184 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

all under body showing signs of corrosion

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 7 Aug 2010 69,436 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 69,436 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam distorted (2.5.A.5b) DANGEROUS

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

front lower cross member in very poor condition

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 4 Aug 2009 50,709 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 39,545 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted-advise replacement. Nearside rear metal brake pipe at balance valve heavily rusted.

Pass 9 Aug 2007 33,440 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 28,757 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 24,534 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 JTY is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W261 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W261 JTY registered?

W261 JTY is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 July 2000.

Is W261 JTY safe to buy?

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