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W131 TLA

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

107,573 mi
Last recorded107,573 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW131 TLA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 107,573 miles

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

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

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

front crossmember corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2020 104,429 miles

Nearside Front front crossmember slightly corroded but not a prescribed area

Nearside Front gearbox oil seal slight leak

Fail 9 Sep 2020 104,427 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front front crossmember slightly corroded but not a prescribed area

Nearside Front gearbox oil seal slight leak

Pass 17 Sep 2019 80,019 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 72,485 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake binding on

Fail 11 Sep 2018 72,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake binding on

Pass 21 Sep 2017 68,556 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 65,960 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 65,960 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 63,888 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 63,888 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 62,213 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 59,698 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 59,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 56,832 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 56,802 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 54,942 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 54,942 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 54,028 miles

possible bad connection at nearside headlight

slight damage front number plate

Pass 3 Aug 2009 49,147 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 44,139 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front no.plate cracked

Pass 8 Aug 2008 44,139 miles

front no.plate cracked

Fail 14 Jul 2007 37,057 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 37,057 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 31,927 miles

FRONT NO.PLATE POOR ON LOWER EDGE NOS COMPLETE

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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W131 TLA is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 W131 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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W131 TLA is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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