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W274 JFS

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

72,987 mi
Last recorded72,987 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW274 JFS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 72,987 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 72,987 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 71,493 miles

oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2015 71,493 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2014 66,828 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 66,828 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 61,627 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 55,373 miles

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

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

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

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 6 Aug 2012 55,367 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 11 Oct 2011 49,650 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Oct 2010 43,396 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 42,996 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Oct 2009 39,157 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

bonnet catch stiff

handbrake needs adjusting

nearside front headlight plug damaged

Pass 8 Oct 2009 39,157 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

bonnet catch stiff

handbrake needs adjusting

nearside front headlight plug damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2008 33,537 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 33,535 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2007 29,402 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 26,598 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2005 22,967 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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W274 JFS is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 W274 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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W274 JFS is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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