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W438 JAA

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

71,415 mi
Last recorded71,415 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW438 JAA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 71,415 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 71,415 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 58,077 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside Front tyre cracked and perished

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 13 Feb 2019 58,077 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front tyre cracked and perished

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Feb 2018 53,564 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 53,564 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 53,317 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 53,317 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 53,007 miles

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 24 Feb 2015 52,178 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 50,726 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres perished

slight binding o/s/r brake

Pass 12 Feb 2013 47,450 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all schock absobers weak

all tyre walls damaged

ball joint boots perished

cv boots perished

Pass 17 Feb 2012 44,537 miles

Both front outer cv boots perishing

Both rear tyre carcasses deteriorating

Both rear tyres have some runout

Rear shock absorbers weak operation

Some inbalance to rear brakes

Some wear to front brake discs

Somerunout to both front tyres

Pass 16 Feb 2011 40,836 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 38,478 miles

Both front cv boots perishing

Both rear tyres perishing

Some wear to front brake discs

Pass 10 Mar 2009 36,278 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 33,172 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 29,907 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 26,165 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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W438 JAA is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W438 JAA, 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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W438 JAA is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W438 JAA safe to buy?

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