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TAZ 2180

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

95,256 mi
Last recorded95,256 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2010
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAZ 2180
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2010 95,256 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 95,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear wheel arch accident damaged

Rear exhaust heavily corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Feb 2010 95,222 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear wheel arch accident damaged

Rear exhaust heavily corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 88,789 miles

evidence of exhaust join leaks.

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front lower cross member panel corroded/holed.

front registration plate shows extensive damage.

front service brakes show inbalance/run-out.

load sensing valve to off and near side rear flexi-brake hose metal brake pipes show corrosion.

near side rear service brake shows low performance effort.

near side rear tyre tread shows low depth and uneven wear.

Fail 13 Feb 2009 88,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

evidence of exhaust join leaks.

front lower cross member panel corroded/holed.

front registration plate shows extensive damage.

front service brakes show inbalance/run-out.

load sensing valve to off and near side rear flexi-brake hose metal brake pipes show corrosion.

near side rear service brake shows low performance effort.

near side rear tyre tread shows low depth and uneven wear.

Pass 22 Feb 2008 82,647 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust corrosion and evidence of join leaks.

front lower panel corroded and holed.

front registration plate damaged.

near side rear tyre perished.

off and near side outer sills show weakness due to corrosion.

Fail 22 Feb 2008 82,647 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust corrosion and evidence of join leaks.

front lower panel corroded and holed.

front registration plate damaged.

near side rear tyre perished.

off and near side outer sills show weakness due to corrosion.

Pass 20 Feb 2007 76,993 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 76,993 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front registration plate shows damage.

headlamp main beam tell tale shows incorrect operation.

off and near side outer sills show weakness due to corrosion.

Pass 22 Feb 2006 71,324 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 71,324 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

exhaust corrosion.

front registration plate is damaged.

off and near side front wiper blades split.

off side front screen washer jet could do with adjustment.

parking brake travel.

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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TAZ 2180 is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 TAZ 2180, 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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TAZ 2180 is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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