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W578 JFT

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

115,604 mi
Last recorded115,604 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW578 JFT
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2013 115,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front wings corroded

both undersills badly rusted

floorpan badly rusted in several places

front lower crossmember badly corroded

hi-level stop lamp not fitted

reverse lamp inoperative

washers weak

Fail 26 Jun 2013 115,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front wings corroded

both undersills badly rusted

floorpan badly rusted in several places

front lower crossmember badly corroded

hi-level stop lamp not fitted

reverse lamp inoperative

washers weak

Pass 20 Jun 2012 108,260 miles

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

both front wings corroded

floorpan & undersills very rusted in several places

front lower crossmember badly corroded

nearside front tyre worn

reverse lamp not working

Fail 20 Jun 2012 108,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front wings corroded

floorpan & undersills very rusted in several places

front lower crossmember badly corroded

nearside front tyre worn

reverse lamp not working

Pass 30 Jun 2011 102,970 miles

front crossmember heavily corroded

front discs corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 29 Jun 2011 102,970 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

front crossmember heavily corroded

front discs corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Jun 2010 95,254 miles

front disc rusting inside......n/s/r tyre wall cracked ... n/s/f headlamp came on after test may have fault ......

Fail 22 Jun 2010 95,254 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front disc rusting inside......n/s/r tyre wall cracked ... n/s/f headlamp came on after test may have fault ......

Pass 9 Jun 2009 89,958 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 89,958 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 78,021 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 78,011 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 64,269 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 55,750 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 55,750 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W578 JFT is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 W578 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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W578 JFT is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 June 2000.

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