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W238 JHO

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,896 mi
Last recorded61,896 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW238 JHO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 61,896 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 61,748 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 59,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 58,912 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 58,023 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 56,113 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 56,112 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 54,163 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 53,757 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 53,644 miles

plastic wheel trims fitted to road wheels

Pass 6 Mar 2018 51,788 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 51,788 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill closure plate (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 50,041 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 50,041 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 47,346 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre very worn on edges

Pass 3 Mar 2015 44,774 miles

front pads worn

Pass 3 Mar 2014 42,395 miles

slight bind nearside rear brake

Fail 3 Mar 2014 42,395 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

slight bind nearside rear brake

Pass 4 Mar 2013 39,482 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 39,482 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 37,143 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 27 Feb 2012 37,143 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front number plate damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2011 34,646 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2010 31,919 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 4 Mar 2010 31,919 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2009 29,035 miles

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

front number plate damaged,rear deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2008 26,614 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2007 23,844 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 20,818 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 6 Mar 2006 20,818 miles

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

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

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

front number plate damaged

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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W238 JHO is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red 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 W238 JHO, 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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W238 JHO is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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