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W103 TLA

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

64,175 mi
Last recorded64,175 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW103 TLA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2022 64,175 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 61,959 miles

Offside Front headlight has water ingress

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 61,145 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 61,145 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 57,975 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 57,924 miles

Front bumper damaged

Fail 2 Jun 2016 57,924 miles

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour 581 (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour 581 (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 55,223 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 55,222 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 52,048 miles

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

n/s/r tyre both walls cracking and damaged to inner wall

slight grease surrounding offside front track rod end dust cover

Fail 5 Feb 2014 52,048 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre both walls cracking and damaged to inner wall

slight grease surrounding offside front track rod end dust cover

Pass 1 Feb 2013 50,187 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 50,187 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 48,899 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 48,899 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 47,947 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 47,947 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 43,455 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 36,558 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 36,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2007 28,908 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre cut ojn sidewall

Pass 31 Jul 2007 28,908 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cut ojn sidewall

Pass 5 Jul 2006 24,992 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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W103 TLA is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 W103 TLA, 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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W103 TLA is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W103 TLA shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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