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W286 TGW

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,908 mi
Last recorded79,908 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2023
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW286 TGW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2023 79,908 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 74,175 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2022 74,175 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 67,446 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 62,731 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 56,596 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 56,596 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 50,144 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 44,209 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 44,209 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 38,032 miles

oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2016 38,032 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2015 32,983 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 32,983 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 25,308 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 25,308 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 20,564 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 16,425 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 16,425 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 11,398 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 7,055 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 5,710 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2008 4,596 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2008 4,596 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 3,435 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 1,479 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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W286 TGW is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W286 TGW, 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 W286 TGW registered?

W286 TGW is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W286 TGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W286 TGW shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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