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W181 JRA

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,402 mi
Last recorded80,402 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW181 JRA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 80,402 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 21 Jul 2025 66,005 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 65,740 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing Arm Bush Where Arm Meets Axle - Unbonding, Split and Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush Where Arm Meets Axle - Unbonding slightly , Splitting and Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 54,461 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 54,452 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch/seat belt mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch/seat belt mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 46,547 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all four springs slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle under-body showing surface corrosion in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre is 13 years old

Rear both tyres are 9 years old

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various under-body suspension components etc. showing surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

clutch is worn

Pass 29 Jun 2022 45,980 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all springs slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front tyre is 12 years old

Rear both tyres are 8 years old

vehicle under-body and components suspension etc. showing surface corrosion

Fail 28 Jun 2022 45,979 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all springs slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front tyre is 12 years old

Rear both tyres are 8 years old

vehicle under-body and components suspension etc. showing surface corrosion

Pass 26 May 2021 43,303 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front tyre is 11 years old

Rear both tyres are 7 years old

Fail 26 May 2021 43,303 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front tyre is 11 years old

Rear both tyres are 7 years old

Pass 8 Jun 2020 33,300 miles

Central Rear stop lamp not working

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Front tyre slight wear to edges

Pass 28 May 2019 24,452 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 24,452 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 20,233 miles

auxiliary drive belt perished

Pass 30 May 2017 19,819 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 19,290 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 18,571 miles

front disc brakes showing signs of overheating

Fail 10 Jun 2015 18,571 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all tires cracking

front disc brakes showing signs of overheating

Pass 9 Jun 2014 17,739 miles

o/s/f n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking in tread

Fail 9 Jun 2014 17,739 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking in tread

Pass 13 Jun 2013 16,559 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 15,351 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 15,351 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 13,704 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2010 12,034 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

brake hoses perished

heavy cracking to front tyre treads

osr tyre cracking on both edges

poor rear service brake effort

rear number plate faded

slight smear from wipers

surface corrosion to exhaust

suspension bushes flexing under load

Pass 13 Jun 2010 12,034 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

brake hoses perished

heavy cracking to front tyre treads

osr tyre cracking on both edges

poor rear service brake effort

rear number plate faded

slight smear from wipers

surface corrosion to exhaust

suspension bushes flexing under load

Pass 14 Jun 2009 10,553 miles

surface corrosion to various brake pipes , slight damage to wheel trims

Pass 11 Jun 2008 9,238 miles

rear brakes imbalanced , rear washer in-op , minor oil leaks , surface corrosion to exhaust system , both front tyres & o/s/r tyre perrished/cracking

Pass 13 Jun 2007 8,060 miles

rear brakes imbalanced †slight perrishing/cracking to both rear/o/s/f tyre †damage to wheel trims

Pass 12 Jun 2006 6,813 miles

slight crackingto steering/suspension bushes †front indicators slightly faded †brakes slightly worn

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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W181 JRA is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green 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 W181 JRA, 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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W181 JRA is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 June 2000.

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