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V178 JTU

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

35,005 mi
Last recorded35,005 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV178 JTU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 35,005 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 34,773 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 34,771 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 90% - Nearside inoperative (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2024 34,579 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 34,252 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 34,241 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 33,602 miles

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 33,589 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 33,096 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 32,445 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 31,198 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 31,198 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))

Pass 22 May 2018 29,935 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 29,935 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 28,878 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 28,873 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 28,848 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front wing damaged

Pass 17 Dec 2014 27,514 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 26,267 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 24,987 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 23,488 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 23,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 21,829 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 21,829 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 20,050 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 18,536 miles

o/s/f tyre heavy cracking suggest replace now.

signs repair n/s sill.

start corrosion inc front crossmember.

Pass 10 Jan 2008 17,011 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 15,451 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 13,830 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 13,830 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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V178 JTU is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V178 JTU, 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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V178 JTU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 11 January 2000.

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