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W421 JHU

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

119,612 mi
Last recorded119,612 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW421 JHU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 119,612 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 116,406 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 14 Apr 2018 116,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Apr 2017 113,504 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inside wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 109,011 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion behind tyre (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 105,237 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 105,219 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 102,118 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 102,109 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 99,869 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 99,869 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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)

Pass 15 Apr 2012 95,292 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 95,279 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2011 82,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

nearside front seat slightly lose

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

offside front tyre worn on the outer edge

offside rear and nearside rear tyrer has small cracks all around

Pass 10 Apr 2011 82,352 miles

nearside front seat slightly lose

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

offside front tyre worn on the outer edge

offside rear and nearside rear tyrer has small cracks all around

Pass 16 Apr 2010 64,806 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 50,859 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 50,859 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2008 43,904 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 43,521 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 37,309 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 34,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 34,111 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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W421 JHU is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 W421 JHU, 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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W421 JHU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 2 June 2000.

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