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W557 JHC

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

66,712 mi
Last recorded66,712 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW557 JHC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 66,712 miles

both rear seat belt buckels broken

n/s/r inner sill corroded

o/s/f shock corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2021 66,712 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both rear seat belt buckels broken

n/s/r inner sill corroded

o/s/f shock corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2020 66,086 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin [at both sides] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 66,086 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin [at both sides] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 61,620 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2018 53,711 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Rear parking brake low performance reading

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

Fail 1 May 2018 53,626 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear parking brake low performance reading

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 6 May 2017 44,105 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn at outer edge

Pass 17 May 2016 36,354 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 May 2016 36,016 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 29,913 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 29,913 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 25,117 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

centre brake light not working

Fail 21 Jul 2014 25,108 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

centre brake light not working

Pass 26 Jul 2013 23,121 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight body work damage to o/s/r 1/4 panel

Pass 30 Aug 2012 19,513 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 16,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 8,925 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 5,583 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 5,583 miles

Offside Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 2,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 2,673 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 657 miles

1)front nearside tyre getting low on edges. 2)all other tyres starting to perish. 3)front & rear No plates starting to delaminate.

Pass 21 Jul 2006 22,225 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 19,615 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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W557 JHC is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 W557 JHC, 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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W557 JHC is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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