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W359 JFS

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,944 mi
Last recorded78,944 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW359 JFS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2014 78,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2013 72,197 miles

front discs and pads worn

slight damage to sidewall on o/s and n/s rear tyres

Fail 29 Jul 2013 72,197 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs and pads worn

slight damage to sidewall on o/s and n/s rear tyres

Pass 13 Aug 2012 66,660 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 66,660 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 59,124 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 59,122 miles

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

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

front pads low

o/s/f tyre has a slice missing from the outer side wall

Pass 16 Aug 2010 48,678 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 38,570 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 34,022 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 32,758 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 29,090 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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W359 JFS is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W359 JFS, 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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What year was W359 JFS registered?

W359 JFS is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 7 June 2000.

Is W359 JFS safe to buy?

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