
Nissan Micra
Red · Petrol · 2000 · 998 cc
X778 JAUMOT history
X778 JAU is a red petrol Nissan Micra first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 22 May 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 41,904 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 May 2024
- Mileage
- 41,904 mi
- At MOT on 23 May 2023
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 1,107 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X778 JAU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Nissan
- Model
- Micra
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 31 Dec 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 May 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 23 May 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
X778 JAU was last recorded at 41,904 miles on 23 May 2023, 54 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 41,850 miles · 9 Dec 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 54 miles
- Average per year
- 1,107 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 41,904 miles
- 2020 – 41,850 miles
- 2019 – 41,266 miles
- 2018 – 39,163 miles
- 2017 – 37,024 miles
- 2016 – 34,743 miles
- 2015 – 32,317 miles
- 2014 – 30,576 miles
- 2013 – 29,097 miles
- 2012 – 28,396 miles
- 2011 – 27,531 miles
- 2010 – 26,860 miles
- 2009 – 26,409 miles
- 2008 – 25,912 miles
- 2007 – 25,010 miles
- 2006 – 23,669 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017
Full MOT history
23 tests since 4 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass41,904 miles (+54)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2024
- Odometer
- 41,904 miles
- Test number
- 300965370799
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass41,850 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 41,850 miles
- Test number
- 850274617527
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,850 miles (+584)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,850 miles
- Test number
- 554665056088
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass41,266 miles (+2,103)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 41,266 miles
- Test number
- 248832661190
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass39,163 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 39,163 miles
- Test number
- 697998481111
- AdvisoryFront droplink bushes deteriorating
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail39,161 miles (+2,137)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,161 miles
- Test number
- 463676435305
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront droplink bushes deteriorating
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass37,024 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 37,024 miles
- Test number
- 159608887219
- AdvisoryEML on
- AdvisoryFront droplink rubbers deteriorating
- AdvisoryO/SF tyre perishing
- AdvisoryO/SR tyre badly cracking
- AdvisoryRear sills getting weak
- AdvisorySlight play in O/SF Track Rod End
Fail37,022 miles (+2,279)4 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,022 miles
- Test number
- 481960560580
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureHeadlamp aim too low Both (1.8)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryEML on
- AdvisoryFront droplink rubbers deteriorating
- AdvisoryO/SF tyre perishing
- AdvisoryO/SR tyre badly cracking
- AdvisoryRear sills getting weak
- AdvisorySlight play in O/SF Track Rod End
Pass34,743 miles (+2,426)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 34,743 miles
- Test number
- 387761505376
- AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp aim on lower limit
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perishing
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perishing
- AdvisoryOffside Front track rod end has slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing
- AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber worn smooth slightly
Pass32,317 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 32,317 miles
- Test number
- 961943135856
- AdvisoryO/s/f door top hinge worn
Fail32,317 miles (+1,741)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,317 miles
- Test number
- 527449374748
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryO/s/f door top hinge worn
Pass30,576 miles5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 30,576 miles
- Test number
- 718254114382
- NoteDoor hinges worn
- NoteExhaust corroding
- NoteSlight play in n/s/f strut top
- NoteSlight play in o/s of rack
- NoteWipers split
Fail30,576 miles (+1,479)1 failure7 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,576 miles
- Test number
- 968724914312
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteDoor hinges worn
- NoteExhaust corroding
- NoteN/s/f tyre getting low and has cuts on outer wall
- NoteO/s/f tyre getting low wearing on outer edge and has a large cut on inner wall
- NoteSlight play in n/s/f strut top
- NoteSlight play in o/s of rack
- NoteWipers split
Pass29,097 miles (+701)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 29,097 miles
- Test number
- 677640743354
- NoteBoth front door hinges worn
- NoteBoth front tyres have deep cuts in there side walls
- NoteExhaust corroding
- NotePlay in o/s of rack
Pass28,396 miles (+865)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 28,396 miles
- Test number
- 485208432338
- NoteFront door pins worn
- NoteFront tyres have various cuts in side walls
- NotePlay in o/s of rack
Pass27,531 miles (+671)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 27,531 miles
- Test number
- 327829631395
- NoteFront tyres starting to split in sidewalls
- NoteSlight play in steering rack
Pass26,860 miles8 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 26,860 miles
- Test number
- 560001640338
- NoteEngine oil leaks possibly rear main
- NoteMetalic rattle from n/s/f wheel when spun
- NoteN/s/f tyre has various cuts in outer side wall
- NoteN/s/r brake binding
- NoteNoise from fan belt area
- NoteO/s/r seat backing insecure
- NoteRear brakes have an inbalance
- NoteWipers smearing
Fail26,860 miles (+451)2 failures8 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,860 miles
- Test number
- 750730040363
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteEngine oil leaks possibly rear main
- NoteMetalic rattle from n/s/f wheel when spun
- NoteN/s/f tyre has various cuts in outer side wall
- NoteN/s/r brake binding
- NoteNoise from fan belt area
- NoteO/s/r seat backing insecure
- NoteRear brakes have an inbalance
- NoteWipers smearing
Pass26,409 miles (+497)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 26,409 miles
- Test number
- 404398739348
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,912 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,912 miles
- Test number
- 163632528301
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass25,912 miles (+902)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 25,912 miles
- Test number
- 492502328355
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,010 miles (+1,341)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 25,010 miles
- Test number
- 292807137371
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,669 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 23,669 miles
- Test number
- 624778736376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X778 JAU
- Does X778 JAU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X778 JAU expired on 22 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X778 JAU?
- The MOT on X778 JAU expired on 22 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X778 JAU done?
- X778 JAU was recorded at 41,904 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2023, an average of 1,107 miles a year.
- Has X778 JAU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X778 JAU has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2020.
- Has the mileage on X778 JAU ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on X778 JAU find?
- X778 JAU passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2023 with 6 advisories: coil spring corroded all coils; oil leak, but not excessive; rear outer integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills, and 3 more.
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