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W531 JLJ

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,851 mi
Last recorded64,851 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW531 JLJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 64,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 64,851 miles

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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 57,880 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT OUTTER C,V BOOTS CRACKING WITH AGE

Pass 16 Jul 2012 50,176 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 50,161 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 48,460 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 46,292 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 44,348 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 39,252 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 35,391 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 35,391 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 32,447 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

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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W531 JLJ is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W531 JLJ, 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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What year was W531 JLJ registered?

W531 JLJ is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 June 2000.

Is W531 JLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W531 JLJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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