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W312 JFA

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

118,286 mi
Last recorded118,286 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW312 JFA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 118,286 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 118,285 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 103,859 miles

Front CROSS MEMBER CORRODED AND HOLED

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed WORN HINGE (6.2.B.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 103,859 miles

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

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

Front CROSS MEMBER CORRODED AND HOLED

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed WORN HINGE (6.2.B.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 92,840 miles

ALL COIL SPRINGS CORRODED.

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

EXCESSIVE CORROSION FRONT CROSSMEMBER.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

GENERAL CORROSION UNDERNEATH.

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2015 92,840 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

ADVISE TRACKING CHECKED,DUE TO EXTREME WEAR ON FRONT TYRES.

ALL COIL SPRINGS CORRODED.

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

EXCESSIVE CORROSION FRONT CROSSMEMBER.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

GENERAL CORROSION UNDERNEATH.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 80,937 miles

both doors dropped

Fail 24 Jan 2014 80,717 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both doors dropped

Pass 17 Jan 2013 70,883 miles

Oil leak

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front crossmember damaged/corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2013 70,883 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front crossmember damaged/corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2012 63,067 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2012 63,043 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2011 55,610 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

ignition lock sticks

Fail 26 Jan 2011 55,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

ignition lock sticks

Pass 1 Feb 2010 47,564 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 47,561 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 39,932 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 38,291 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 36,402 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 36,402 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 36,015 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W312 JFA is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 W312 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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W312 JFA is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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