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W293 TCW

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests20 (9 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate45%

Mileage

153,688 mi
Last recorded153,688 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW293 TCW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 11 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2015 153,688 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine damp with oil

Front crossmember corroded to excess outside the prescribed area

o/s outer sill weak

Pass 17 Jul 2014 145,544 miles

Areas of corrosion on the underside

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front crossmember corroded to excess outside the prescribed area

o/s/r tyre worn uneven on the inner edge, on 1.6mm

Fail 15 Jul 2014 145,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Areas of corrosion on the underside

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front crossmember corroded to excess outside the prescribed area

o/s/r tyre worn uneven on the inner edge, on 1.6mm

Pass 24 Jul 2013 136,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

The front crossmember is corroded outside the prescribed area.

The underside has areas of surface corrosion.

Very slight play in the o/s/r anti roll bar drop link.

Fail 19 Jul 2013 136,780 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

The front crossmember is corroded outside the prescribed area.

The underside has areas of surface corrosion.

Very slight play in the o/s/r anti roll bar drop link.

Pass 23 Jul 2012 128,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front crossmember corroded to excess.

Slight movment o/s/r anti roll bar drop link.

o/s/r tyre worn uneven on the inner edge.

Fail 19 Jul 2012 128,118 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front crossmember corroded to excess.

Slight movment o/s/r anti roll bar drop link.

o/s/r tyre worn uneven on the inner edge.

Fail 19 Jul 2012 128,118 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front crossmember corroded to excess.

Slight movement o/s/r antiroll bar drop link.

o/s/r tyre worn uneven on the inner edge.

Pass 21 Jul 2011 120,389 miles

Both rear tyres are worn uneven on the inner edge.

Front crossmember is corroded to excess outside the prescribed area.

Front tyres starting to wear on the outer edge.

Slight play in the steering rack.

The n/s/f tyre is damaged on the outer side wall.

Fail 20 Jul 2011 120,389 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Both rear tyres are worn uneven on the inner edge.

Front crossmember is corroded to excess outside the prescribed area.

Front tyres starting to wear on the outer edge.

Slight play in the steering rack.

The n/s/f tyre is damaged on the outer side wall.

Pass 24 Jul 2010 114,716 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 114,716 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 101,245 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 101,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 94,707 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 94,707 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 86,277 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 86,277 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 75,659 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 75,659 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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W293 TCW is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45%.

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 W293 TCW, 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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W293 TCW is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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