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W149 TLA

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

85,500 mi
Last recorded85,500 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW149 TLA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 85,500 miles

Both rear metal inner bumper sills rusting

Both sills rusting

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle beam rusting

Pass 20 Nov 2024 81,732 miles

Both sills corroding at the rear

General under body corrosion

Fail 20 Nov 2024 81,732 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill by suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both sills corroding at the rear

General under body corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2023 78,723 miles

both inner and outer sills rusting

front tires cracking

general underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2022 76,768 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 76,030 miles

Both inner sills starting to rust

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 73,841 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 71,058 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 67,857 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 67,857 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 66,491 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 64,310 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 62,268 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 59,572 miles

both front tyres wearing close to limits

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 28 Jan 2014 52,762 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 52,762 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 45,311 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 45,311 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 37,866 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 30,381 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 26,963 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall worn/perished

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 6 Feb 2009 26,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 26,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 25,961 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 25,328 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 24,560 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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W149 TLA is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W149 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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W149 TLA is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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