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W426 JHU

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,806 mi
Last recorded97,806 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW426 JHU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2021 97,806 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch holed / very rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill / paneling / wheel arch holed / missing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides perished / split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 96,198 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 96,198 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill very rusty / holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 93,311 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 91,575 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 90,459 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 90,459 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 82,150 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 82,150 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 77,908 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 74,430 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 73,015 miles

front exaust slightly deteriated

Fail 24 Jul 2012 73,015 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front exaust slightly deteriated

o/s/f brake has slight dragg

Pass 1 Feb 2010 69,481 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 66,372 miles

C STOPLIGHT DISPLACED.F REG PLATE DAMAGED.PLAY N/S/F WHEEL BEARINGS.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 66,372 miles

C STOPLIGHT DISPLACED.F REG PLATE DAMAGED.PLAY N/S/F WHEEL BEARINGS.

Pass 31 Oct 2007 60,033 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 54,314 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 47,272 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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W426 JHU is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W426 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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W426 JHU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 22 May 2000.

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