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W288 JKU

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,909 mi
Last recorded95,909 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW288 JKU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 95,909 miles

various rust spots under body

Pass 10 Sep 2024 91,252 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 91,231 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 86,058 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 80,316 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

nearside under sill starting to corrode

offside sill starting to corrode

Pass 6 Sep 2021 74,017 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 74,007 miles

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury under sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 68,867 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 68,867 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 63,719 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 63,712 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 56,736 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 56,736 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 49,260 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer wall cracking / inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer wall cracking/inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer/inner tyre wall cracking (4.1.E.1)

plastic covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2015 49,253 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUTER WALL SPLITTING / CRACKING (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 49,229 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL CORRODED (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL CORRODED (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUTER WALL SPLITTING / CRACKING (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 48,858 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 48,857 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 47,074 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2012 43,057 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 37,439 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 37,431 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 32,150 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 30,377 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2009 30,377 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 27,259 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 26,003 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 26,001 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 25,299 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 23,473 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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W288 JKU 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 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W288 JKU, 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 W288 JKU registered?

W288 JKU is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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