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W516 JFT

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

48,821 mi
Last recorded48,821 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW516 JFT
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2017 48,821 miles

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

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pannel (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 14 Nov 2016 48,219 miles

underside of vehicle coated in underseal

Fail 11 Nov 2016 48,217 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

underside of vehicle coated in underseal

Fail 29 Sep 2016 48,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing/ upper coil spring seat (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both front (2.7.2a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 46,739 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2015 46,735 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 45,407 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 45,470 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 44,439 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 May 2013 44,015 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil springs corroded

coolant level low

offside front cv boot clip broken but still preventing ingress of dirt

Pass 30 May 2012 42,446 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 May 2012 42,444 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 May 2011 39,555 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 36,540 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 18 May 2010 36,540 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 33,460 miles

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

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

child seat in nearside rear not secure.

Fail 1 Jun 2009 33,460 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

child seat in nearside rear not secure.

Pass 2 Jun 2008 30,039 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all tyres lightly cracked.

child seat not fastened securely

front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 29 May 2007 26,611 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Fail 30 May 2006 23,412 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 May 2006 23,412 miles

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

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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W516 JFT is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 W516 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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W516 JFT is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 May 2000.

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