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W497 JFT

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,038 mi
Last recorded80,038 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW497 JFT
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 80,038 miles

rear axle top mountings corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2016 80,013 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Braking system leaking main (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened floor (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle (2.4.G.1)

rear axle top mountings corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2015 76,794 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 76,794 miles

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 73,857 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 73,857 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 69,469 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 69,466 miles

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

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 61,452 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 58,187 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 54,906 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 51,115 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 46,350 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 42,054 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 37,461 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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W497 JFT is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W497 JFT, 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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W497 JFT is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 8 June 2000.

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