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V956 JAR

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

80,850 mi
Last recorded80,850 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV956 JAR
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 80,850 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 80,771 miles

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

Electrical wiring inadequately secured rear parking sensor cables (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 77,912 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured rear parking sensor wires cabled tied to exhaust hanger (cold part) (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s front dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (i))

front bumper slightly damaged

slight flicker on o/s head lamp

Fail 12 Jan 2023 77,912 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured rear parking sensor wires cabled tied to exhaust hanger (cold part) (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s front dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (i))

front bumper slightly damaged

slight flicker on o/s head lamp

Pass 18 Jan 2022 76,370 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 75,062 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 73,573 miles

both front tyres low and severely worn on edges

n/s headlamp slightly loose

n/s/r tyre badly perished 165/60/14h

Fail 6 Jan 2020 73,573 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres low and severely worn on edges

n/s headlamp slightly loose

n/s/r tyre badly perished 165/60/14h

Pass 16 Jan 2019 46,476 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp slight damage.

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

both rear tyres perishing.

Pass 20 Dec 2017 32,843 miles

front tyres has a slightly cut at outer wall

Pass 10 Jan 2017 32,331 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 31,802 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 31,312 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 30,763 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 30,248 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 29,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 28,922 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010
Pass 13 Jan 2009 26,403 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 25,772 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 25,051 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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V956 JAR is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 V956 JAR, 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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What year was V956 JAR registered?

V956 JAR is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 February 2000.

Is V956 JAR safe to buy?

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