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W294 JFA

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

77,217 mi
Last recorded77,217 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW294 JFA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 77,217 miles

Oil leak ()

cross member corroded by engine mounting

front cross member corroded and holed

various underbody + upper body corrosion

Fail 1 Feb 2018 77,209 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak ()

cross member corroded by engine mounting

front cross member corroded and holed

various underbody + upper body corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2017 74,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front panel holed and corroded not in prescribed area

various body and under body corrosion

Fail 27 Jan 2017 74,327 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front panel holed and corroded not in prescribed area

various body and under body corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2016 71,425 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged osr/nsr (4.1.D.1e)

slight oil leak power steering

various body and under body corrosion

Fail 29 Jan 2016 71,397 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Valve stem slightly damaged osr/nsr (4.1.D.1e)

slight oil leak power steering

various body and under body corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2015 68,468 miles

various under body corrosion

Fail 30 Jan 2015 68,464 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

nsf tyre worn on edge

osf tyre worn on edge

various under body corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2014 65,259 miles

holes in front panel not in prescribed area

Pass 31 Jul 2013 63,525 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

hole in front panel not with in prescribed area

inner sills corroded

os outer sill corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2013 63,521 miles

Nearside Outer 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

hole in front panel not with in prescribed area

inner sills corroded

os outer sill corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2013 62,276 miles

front panel corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2013 62,276 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

front panel corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2012 58,540 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 51,108 miles

off side front tyre side wall and tread cracked

Fail 24 Jan 2011 53,108 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

off side front tyre side wall and tread cracked

Fail 31 Oct 2009 52,002 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres tread cracked

Battery insecure

Pass 31 Oct 2009 52,002 miles

both rear tyres tread cracked

Battery insecure

Pass 30 May 2008 49,344 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 49,344 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

high level brake light inop

Pass 25 May 2007 40,746 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 May 2006 33,710 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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W294 JFA is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 W294 JFA, 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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W294 JFA is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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