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W287 JKU

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,635 mi
Last recorded130,635 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW287 JKU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 130,635 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 130,627 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Advise; both inner / outer body sill starting to corrode / both front wing has tape cover.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [rear load sensor to nearside brake hose]. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive [both sides @ rear coil spring] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2017 124,250 miles

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

n/s/f cv boot slight cut

Pass 26 Apr 2016 112,310 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 111,975 miles

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing unable to open flap to check fuel cap (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 96,561 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 87,447 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

nearside and offside inner sill corrosion

nearside and offside rear chassis rail corrosion

nearside washer jet partially blocked

offside front tyre perishing no cords showing at time of test

Fail 28 Mar 2014 87,423 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

condensation in nearside headlamp

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

nearside and offside inner sill corrosion

nearside and offside rear chassis rail corrosion

nearside washer jet partially blocked

offside front tyre perishing no cords showing at time of test

Pass 29 May 2013 84,229 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front cross member is corrodded .

Pass 31 Aug 2010 81,280 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 81,280 miles

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

Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 73,658 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 73,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 65,125 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre tread and sidewalls starting to crack

offside rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack

Fail 3 Sep 2008 65,125 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre tread and sidewalls starting to crack

offside rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack

Pass 15 Aug 2007 57,162 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 49,268 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 40,984 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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W287 JKU is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 W287 JKU, 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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W287 JKU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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