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W42 JHL

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

83,287 mi
Last recorded83,287 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW42 JHL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 20 May 2021 83,287 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside mirror taped up

Pass 12 May 2020 80,268 miles

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch at rear corroding

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside floor too sill corroding

Pass 17 May 2019 76,403 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

front cross member corroding

Pass 24 May 2018 72,401 miles

Body has slight corrosion both front floor (6.1.B.2)

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front brake hose pershing

Offside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 17 May 2018 72,357 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner floor to sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Body has slight corrosion both front floor (6.1.B.2)

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front brake hose pershing

Offside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 May 2017 68,287 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

front cross member corroding

fuel filler pipe corroded near filler cap

Fail 18 May 2017 68,225 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch end of sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch end of sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

front cross member corroding

fuel filler pipe corroded near filler cap

Pass 25 May 2016 65,978 miles

Nearside Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside mirror taped up

Fail 20 May 2016 65,922 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to l/s/v (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded l/s/v to n/s/r flexie (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexie to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexie to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded l/s/v to flexie (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside mirror taped up

Pass 18 May 2015 63,151 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

o/s mirror taped up

Fail 18 May 2015 63,151 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

o/s mirror taped up

Pass 16 May 2014 58,960 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 12 May 2014 58,957 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 55,542 miles

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

both front door hinges

Fail 21 May 2013 55,518 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front door hinges

Pass 23 May 2012 52,068 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 May 2011 48,633 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 48,622 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s mirror glass tapped up

Pass 20 May 2010 46,368 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 46,356 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 43,531 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 43,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 May 2008 39,679 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 39,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2007 36,536 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 36,536 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 May 2006 33,512 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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W42 JHL is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W42 JHL, 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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W42 JHL is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 May 2000.

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