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W283 MFJ

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

103,235 mi
Last recorded103,235 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW283 MFJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 May 2015 103,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

offside outer cv boot perishing

seat belt not fitted at nearside rear

Pass 23 May 2014 99,257 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 95,179 miles

adv 1x treatment added to fuel tank........

Fail 20 May 2013 95,178 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

adv 1x treatment added to fuel tank........

adv heatsheild on exhaust insecure........

Pass 21 May 2012 88,329 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 88,321 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 May 2011 82,077 miles

No nearside rear seatbelt fitted at time of retest, two other belts are present though

Fail 20 May 2011 82,077 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 73,181 miles

underbody surface rust

Pass 16 Mar 2010 72,603 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 72,603 miles

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 67,796 miles

slight power steering fluid leak fron o/s rack around gaiter

Fail 3 Apr 2009 67,796 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

slight power steering fluid leak fron o/s rack around gaiter

Pass 25 Mar 2008 62,516 miles

Rear exhaust box brackets.

Rear number plate.

Slight cracks in the side walls of o/s/r tyre.

Pass 3 Apr 2007 54,137 miles

N/s/f indicator bulb. †N/s/r tyre side wall,cracks.

Pass 11 May 2006 47,275 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 46,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

offside rear tyre light cracking on outer sidewall but no cords showing.165/60r14h.

rear numberplate slight discolored around egdes of plate but still legiable.

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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W283 MFJ is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 W283 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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W283 MFJ is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 7 June 2000.

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