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W501 JLJ

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

112,117 mi
Last recorded112,117 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW501 JLJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 112,117 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 103,468 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 95,146 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 83,536 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 83,463 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 75,787 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 72,461 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 66,502 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 60,543 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 55,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Jun 2016 49,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished slightly

Offside Rear tyre perished slightly

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 41,820 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 32,945 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 24,782 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 18,390 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 8,545 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 7,909 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 7,507 miles

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 8 Jul 2008 6,997 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 6,957 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 6,495 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 5,988 miles

offside rear foot brake performance weakening

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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W501 JLJ is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W501 JLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W501 JLJ?

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What year was W501 JLJ registered?

W501 JLJ is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W501 JLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W501 JLJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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