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W38 JNN

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,565 mi
Last recorded85,565 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW38 JNN
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 85,565 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

reverse lamp inoperative.

under body and components corroding.

Fail 20 Jul 2022 85,563 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

reverse lamp inoperative.

under body and components corroding.

Pass 4 Aug 2021 83,651 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 83,648 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 81,800 miles

parking brake only just met requirements.

Fail 21 Aug 2020 81,684 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

parking brake only just met requirements.

Pass 11 Jul 2019 79,107 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 79,099 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 76,885 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 76,878 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38%. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjuster defective. (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear brake sticking.

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 76,592 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 76,592 miles

Offside Outer Body has a projection caused by corrosion sill corroded holed (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside head lamp lens has condensation beam pattern slightly impeded

Pass 19 Feb 2016 76,055 miles

Offside head lamp condensation

brake pipes greased checked to best ability

Fail 18 Feb 2016 76,054 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp intermitting (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion sill corroded and holed at rear (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Outer Body has a projection caused by corrosion sill holed (6.1.C.1)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion sills all along (6.1.C.1)

Offside head lamp condensation

brake pipes greased checked to best ability

Pass 27 Feb 2015 74,111 miles

all brake pipes greased

both inner sills corroding and getting weak

front exhaust heat sheild insecure

fuel tank straps corroding

Fail 24 Feb 2015 75,110 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

all brake pipes greased

both inner sills corroding and getting weak

front exhaust heat sheild insecure

fuel tank straps corroding

Pass 21 Feb 2014 73,812 miles

both front seat frames wearing

o/s/f flashers showing white light

Fail 20 Feb 2014 73,809 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front seat frames wearing

o/s/f flashers showing white light

Pass 25 Feb 2013 72,502 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 70,005 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 65,459 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 61,512 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 61,054 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight damage to n/s/outter sill

Pass 16 Apr 2009 55,092 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 55,092 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 16 Apr 2008 49,911 miles

both front tyres wearing low n/s sill damaged

Pass 18 Apr 2007 43,600 miles

n/s sill damaged repairs to front of vehicle noted

Pass 18 Apr 2006 38,864 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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W38 JNN is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W38 JNN, 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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W38 JNN is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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