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V47 JDL

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,568 mi
Last recorded39,568 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV47 JDL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 39,568 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F and N/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded O/S/F and N/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated O/S/F and N/S/F outer c.v boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened O/S/F and N/S/F (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S/F and N/S/F lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front cross member corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2025 39,568 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F and N/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded O/S/F and N/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated O/S/F and N/S/F outer c.v boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened O/S/F and N/S/F (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S/F and N/S/F lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front cross member corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2024 38,773 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear shocks corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2024 38,772 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear shocks corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2023 38,206 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 37,435 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 37,435 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 36,237 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 35,428 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 35,428 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 34,221 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 32,019 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 32,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2017 30,304 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 28,000 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 28,000 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 24,294 miles

offside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 26 Nov 2014 20,737 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 17,485 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 12,782 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 12,341 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 12,336 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 11,908 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 11,460 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 11,247 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 10,926 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 10,424 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 10,058 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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V47 JDL is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V47 JDL, 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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V47 JDL is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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