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W296 JFA

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,405 mi
Last recorded81,405 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW296 JFA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 81,405 miles

front discs pads appear low

Fail 10 Nov 2017 81,387 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs pads appear low

Pass 29 Jul 2016 80,447 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 77,671 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)

child seat fitted offside rear.

Fail 20 Aug 2015 77,671 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted offside rear.

Pass 29 Aug 2014 74,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front cross member rusty

Fail 29 Aug 2014 74,211 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front cross member rusty

Pass 29 Jul 2013 66,629 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 64,499 miles

front crossmember corroded

rear bumper damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2011 58,362 miles

Both cv boots starting to perish.

Both front tyres wearing at outer edges.

Parking permit in swept area.

Fail 30 Jun 2011 58,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Both cv boots starting to perish.

Both front tyres wearing at outer edges.

Parking permit in swept area.

Fail 2 Jul 2010 47,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 47,919 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 39,830 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 36,571 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 33,237 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 30,102 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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W296 JFA is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W296 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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W296 JFA is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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