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W257 TGS

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,696 mi
Last recorded123,696 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW257 TGS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 123,696 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Corrosion on front cross member

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OSR lens damaged.

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 128,170 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Corrosion on front cross member

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OSR lens damaged.

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 113,527 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 103,521 miles

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

body damage to offside rear wing

engine management light on

Fail 9 Aug 2010 103,521 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

body damage to offside rear wing

engine management light on

Pass 29 Jul 2009 90,944 miles

Engine symbol light displayed.

Front and rear brake overhaul required.

Fail 29 Jul 2009 90,944 miles

Engine symbol light displayed.

Front and rear brake overhaul required.

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 82,251 miles

Engine check light on,however not adversely affecting emissions.

Nail in off side reaar tyre.

Pass 6 Aug 2007 74,707 miles

hole on top edge of offside rear combination lamp ,not emiting white light to rear .

Pass 26 Jul 2006 57,737 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 57,737 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 43,396 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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W257 TGS is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W257 TGS, 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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What year was W257 TGS registered?

W257 TGS is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 2 August 2000.

Is W257 TGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W257 TGS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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