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W54 JLJ

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

91,986 mi
Last recorded91,986 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW54 JLJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 91,986 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot/tailgate catch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2024 90,360 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust joint loose. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner boot panel corroded and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 88,863 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 88,863 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 87,479 miles

General underbody surface rust

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside front wing holed

Rear boot panel holed

Fail 17 Feb 2022 87,477 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

General underbody surface rust

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside front wing holed

Rear boot panel holed

Pass 10 Feb 2021 85,635 miles

Boot lid component corroded but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Underbody surface corrosion

Fail 9 Feb 2021 85,633 miles

Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Boot lid component corroded but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Underbody surface corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2020 84,025 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front cross member corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2020 84,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front cross member corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2019 82,291 miles

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply pipes marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

general underbody rusting

Pass 20 Feb 2018 80,403 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general underbody rusting

Pass 16 Feb 2017 78,654 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

general underbody rust

Fail 16 Feb 2017 78,654 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

general underbody rust

Pass 17 Feb 2016 77,412 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front cross member corroded ns

Fail 17 Feb 2016 77,412 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front cross member corroded ns

Pass 19 Feb 2015 75,503 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 73,411 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 73,411 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 71,605 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

excessive corrosion front chassis crossmember, not within prescribed area

offside wiper blade torn

Pass 23 Feb 2012 69,884 miles

Front chassis cross member corroding

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 66,294 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 63,791 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 61,447 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 61,447 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 56,484 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 53,872 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 53,872 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 50,357 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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W54 JLJ is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green 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 W54 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.

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W54 JLJ is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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