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W579 JAL

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

94,669 mi
Last recorded94,669 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW579 JAL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 94,669 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 94,669 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 91,140 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front brakes slightly binding

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle rusty

Rear exhaust box slight leak

Fail 1 Oct 2019 91,140 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front brakes slightly binding

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear axle rusty

Rear exhaust box slight leak

Pass 2 Oct 2018 85,422 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 85,422 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 82,073 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front cross member badly corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2017 82,073 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front cross member badly corroded

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 79,552 miles

Front cross member outside prescribed area badly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 75,211 miles

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

Front crossmember very rusty

Fail 7 Oct 2015 75,211 miles

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

Front crossmember very rusty

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 70,200 miles

Front pannel rusty

Pass 4 Oct 2013 65,549 miles

front cross member rusty

Fail 4 Oct 2013 65,549 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front cross member rusty

Pass 8 Oct 2012 61,701 miles

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

front cross member rusty

near side rear tyre wall perishing

Fail 8 Oct 2012 61,701 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front cross member rusty

near side rear tyre wall perishing

Pass 1 Oct 2011 58,592 miles

nsr tyre cracking.

Fail 1 Oct 2011 58,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nsr tyre cracking.

Pass 1 Oct 2010 55,803 miles

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

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

front crossmember corroded.

Pass 3 Oct 2009 52,935 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 49,931 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Oct 2008 49,931 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 49,904 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 49,153 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 49,153 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 42,192 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 42,192 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 34,648 miles

n/s/r tyre perished on outer sidewall

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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W579 JAL is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 W579 JAL, 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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W579 JAL is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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