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W353 JAO

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

27,225 mi
Last recorded27,225 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW353 JAO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 27,225 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2026 27,225 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 26,495 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 26,483 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 25,475 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 24,570 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch/bumper support panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 24,570 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch/bumper support panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 23,717 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 23,267 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 22,672 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 22,671 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 21,802 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 21,802 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 21,112 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 21,112 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 20,405 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 19,916 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 19,330 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 18,882 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 18,341 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 17,959 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 17,575 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 17,317 miles

front tyres slightly deterioated [cracking]

rear number plate starting to deterioate

Pass 1 Jul 2009 17,010 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

all four tyre walls cracking

Pass 10 Jul 2008 16,424 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 15,029 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 14,171 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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W353 JAO is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W353 JAO, 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 W353 JAO registered?

W353 JAO is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 July 2000.

Is W353 JAO safe to buy?

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