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W487 JHO

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,685 mi
Last recorded36,685 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW487 JHO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 36,685 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 36,330 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 36,330 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 36,158 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 35,377 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 35,377 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 34,839 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 34,411 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 34,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 33,683 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 33,246 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 32,770 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 31,716 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 30,376 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 28,882 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 28,061 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 27,256 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 27,256 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2011 25,376 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 13 May 2011 25,376 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 14 May 2010 21,333 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nera side rear tyere outer wall starting to crack

Pass 14 May 2010 21,333 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nera side rear tyere outer wall starting to crack

Pass 11 May 2009 20,065 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number p[late starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 May 2008 16,234 miles

cut in nearside front tyre outter wall

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 12 May 2008 16,234 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cut in nearside front tyre outter wall

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 May 2007 13,304 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 11,440 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2006 11,440 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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W487 JHO is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W487 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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What year was W487 JHO registered?

W487 JHO is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 May 2000.

Is W487 JHO safe to buy?

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