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W371 JFS

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

25,691 mi
Last recorded25,691 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW371 JFS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 25,691 miles

slight corrosion to long centre brake pipes

surface corrosion to floor and chassis

Fail 27 Jan 2016 25,672 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to long centre brake pipes

surface corrosion to floor and chassis

Pass 27 Jan 2015 24,692 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 24,183 miles

all coil springs corroded

dents & scratches to various panels

stonechip in windscreen

Fail 29 Jan 2014 24,183 miles

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

all coil springs corroded

dents & scratches to various panels

front indicators faded

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 29 Jan 2013 23,577 miles

all coil springs corroded

all suspention bushes cracking

corrotion to brake pipes

under body starting to corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2012 22,843 miles

exhaust corroded

surface corrosion to brake pipes

under body corroded

various steering and suspesnion bushes cracking

Fail 24 Jan 2012 22,843 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre worn

surface corrosion to brake pipes

under body corroded

various steering and suspesnion bushes cracking

Pass 26 Jan 2011 22,076 miles

brake and fuel pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

rear coil springs obscured and corroded

slight brake bind to o/s/f wheel

various body damage

various suspension components, underbody and sills corroded

wheel trims damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2010 21,358 miles

Brake hose metal ends corroded

Brake hoses perished & cracking slightly

Dents & scratches to various panels

Poor damping action to rear shock absorbers

Slight bind to front brakes

Slight perishing to all tyres

Stonechips in windscreen

Surface corrosion to fuel pipes

Surfgace corrosion to brake pipes

Suspension bushes cracked & flexing under load

rear shock absorbers heavily corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2010 21,358 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Brake hose metal ends corroded

Brake hoses perished & cracking slightly

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

Dents & scratches to various panels

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

Poor damping action to rear shock absorbers

Slight bind to front brakes

Slight perishing to all tyres

Stonechips in windscreen

Surface corrosion to fuel pipes

Surfgace corrosion to brake pipes

Suspension bushes cracked & flexing under load

rear shock absorbers heavily corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2009 20,570 miles

slight smear to wipers stone chip in windscreen dents/scratchs to various body panels front brake discs slightly corroded and worn corrosion to steering and suspension components surface corrosion to brake pipes slight cracking to all tyres

Pass 29 Jan 2008 19,705 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2008 19,705 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2007 18,718 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 18,718 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 17,708 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 17,708 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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W371 JFS 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 61.1%.

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 W371 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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W371 JFS is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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