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W431 JCN

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,696 mi
Last recorded115,696 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW431 JCN
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2013 115,696 miles

boot floor corroded and holed

brake pipe leading to n/s/r brake flex and both rear drum brake pipes starting to corrode

damage to n/s/f upper wing

exhaust front heat shield insecure

front c/v joints clicking slightly

front crossmember starting to corrode and has previously been welded

n/s door mirror slightly loose

n/s/f brake pads getting low

n/s/f tyre approaching limit

n/s/f wheel slightly tight in rotation

o/s/f anti-roll bar drop link bushes starting to split

rear wiper missing

slight accident damage to front bumper

slight blow from rear exhaust silencer

squeal from power steering belt on full lock

Fail 22 Nov 2013 115,696 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

boot floor corroded and holed

brake pipe leading to n/s/r brake flex and both rear drum brake pipes starting to corrode

damage to n/s/f upper wing

exhaust front heat shield insecure

front c/v joints clicking slightly

front crossmember starting to corrode and has previously been welded

n/s door mirror slightly loose

n/s/f brake pads getting low

n/s/f tyre approaching limit

n/s/f wheel slightly tight in rotation

o/s/f anti-roll bar drop link bushes starting to split

rear wiper missing

slight accident damage to front bumper

slight blow from rear exhaust silencer

squeal from power steering belt on full lock

Pass 5 Dec 2012 111,775 miles

both outer c/v joints clicking/worn slightly

brake pipe leading to n/s/r flex starting to corrode

damage to n/s/f wing

exhaust front heat shield insecure

high level brake light has been removed

power steering belt squealing on full lock

rear wiper disconnected

slight blow from exhaust rear silencer

slight protrusion and crack in front bumper due to accident damage

Fail 24 Nov 2012 111,627 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

both outer c/v joints clicking/worn slightly

brake pipe leading to n/s/r flex starting to corrode

damage to n/s/f wing

exhaust front heat shield insecure

front brake pads low

power steering belt squealing on full lock

rear wiper disconnected

slight blow from exhaust rear silencer

slight protrusion and crack in front bumper due to accident damage

Pass 29 Nov 2011 106,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 102,215 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both front outter cv rubber boots have slight sureface cracks.

near side front wing has large cut,in top of wing.

off side front bumper split.

Fail 25 Nov 2010 102,146 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both front outter cv rubber boots have slight sureface cracks.

near side front wing has large cut,in top of wing.

off side front bumper split.

Pass 7 Dec 2009 97,134 miles

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

both outer c/v boots perished

front brake discs slightly ridged

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

power steering belt squealing on full lock

rear wiper split

slight accident damage to front-bumper split

slight movement in both front shock absorber inner shaft

slight movement in n/s of steering rack

Fail 7 Dec 2009 97,134 miles

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

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both outer c/v boots perished

cuts in n/s/f outer tyre wall

front brake discs slightly ridged

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

power steering belt squealing on full lock

rear wiper split

slight accident damage to front-bumper split

slight movement in both front shock absorber inner shaft

slight movement in n/s of steering rack

Pass 29 Nov 2008 92,179 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 92,177 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 81,111 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 81,111 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 64,889 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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W431 JCN is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W431 JCN, 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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W431 JCN is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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