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W553 JMS

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

173,420 mi
Last recorded173,420 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW553 JMS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2018 173,420 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front valance (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 164,360 miles

advise n/s rear sill corrosion

advise o/s rear sill corrosion

Fail 28 Mar 2017 164,360 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise n/s rear sill corrosion

advise o/s rear sill corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2016 143,873 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 143,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 118,761 miles

advise rear axle corrosion

Fail 7 Apr 2015 118,761 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

advise rear axle corrosion

Fail 14 Apr 2014 106,595 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 106,595 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 103,126 miles

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

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

front heat shield loose

Fail 15 Apr 2013 103,126 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front heat shield loose

Pass 3 Apr 2012 83,693 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 66,839 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 66,839 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 63,574 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 54,431 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 54,431 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 46,406 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 39,412 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 32,403 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 32,403 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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W553 JMS is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc 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 W553 JMS, 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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W553 JMS is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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