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W178 TCK

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,765 mi
Last recorded71,765 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 TCK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2015 71,765 miles

front brake discs pitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 71,488 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 1 Jul 2014 62,508 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front discs worn

Fail 25 Jun 2014 62,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

front discs worn

Pass 27 Jun 2013 56,977 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 54,744 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust front pipe heat shield loose

o/s/f brake slightly tight when wheel rotated by hand

Fail 29 Jun 2012 54,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust front pipe heat shield loose

o/s/f brake slightly tight when wheel rotated by hand

Pass 13 Jun 2011 53,338 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r + o/s/rear tyres cracking.

Pass 25 Jun 2010 51,649 miles

n/s/r o/s/r tyres slightly cracked

Fail 24 Jun 2010 51,648 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f o/s/f brake discs pitted

n/s/r o/s/r tyres slightly cracked

Pass 29 Jun 2009 48,915 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 43,645 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 43,645 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 40,681 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 40,681 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 37,910 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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W178 TCK is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W178 TCK, 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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W178 TCK is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 4 July 2000.

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