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W538 JHC

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

52,949 mi
Last recorded52,949 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW538 JHC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 52,949 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 52,924 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 49,577 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2024 49,567 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 46,474 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 Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and has a nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 46,462 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and has a nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 43,860 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

auxiliary drive belt in poor condition

Pass 10 Sep 2021 42,068 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

both front brakes are binding close to excess

Fail 9 Sep 2021 42,068 miles

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

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

both front brakes are binding close to excess

Pass 26 Aug 2020 40,981 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Both nearside and offside inner sills corroded

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 40,455 miles

nearside and offside inner sills corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2018 38,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 38,039 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 34,479 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 34,473 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 33,068 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 31,689 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 31,688 miles

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

offside rear brake binding - CLOSE TO EXCESSIVE

Pass 12 Aug 2014 30,348 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 28,110 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low

Pass 8 Aug 2012 26,894 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 26,894 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 23,758 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 25 Jun 2010 16,870 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 16,870 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres outer sidewalls slightly perished

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres, inner and outer sidewalls are cracked and perished

Pass 6 Jul 2009 11,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre side wall perishing

Pass 9 Jul 2008 9,728 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 8,033 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 6,879 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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W538 JHC is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 W538 JHC, 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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W538 JHC is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 11 August 2000.

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