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W281 MFJ

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

38,485 mi
Last recorded38,485 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW281 MFJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 38,485 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 38,484 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 37,783 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 37,783 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 36,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very slight bulge on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2019 36,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 34,876 miles

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 33,507 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre perishing 165/60r14

Pass 29 Jun 2016 32,277 miles

Front steering rack area has a slight mist of oil

Fail 24 Jun 2016 32,246 miles

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

Front steering rack area has a slight mist of oil

Pass 29 Jun 2015 29,883 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 29,883 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 26,369 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 22,500 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 22,500 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 20,274 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 19,682 miles

All tyres slight perishing.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2010 19,132 miles

All tyres slight perishing in walls.

Fail 11 May 2009 17,954 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All four tyres slight perishing.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2009 17,954 miles

All four tyres slight perishing.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2008 16,248 miles

All tyres slight perishing.

Pass 21 May 2007 14,460 miles

Slight perishing all four tyre walls.

Fail 21 May 2007 14,460 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 May 2006 12,566 miles

Slight perishing all four tyres in walls.

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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W281 MFJ is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 W281 MFJ, 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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What year was W281 MFJ registered?

W281 MFJ is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W281 MFJ safe to buy?

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