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W296 TCW

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,344 mi
Last recorded100,344 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW296 TCW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2016 100,344 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering crossmember (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

advise nearside and offside rear tyres slightly cracking

Pass 8 Jan 2015 97,142 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front radiator/ gear box mounting point very rusty and holed

increase decrease on rear brakes at top of limits

Fail 5 Jan 2015 97,142 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front radiator/ gear box mounting point very rusty and holed

Pass 16 Jan 2014 92,743 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front radiator support / chassis rail rusty

rear brake increase decrease at top of limits

rear of both door sills starting to go rusty

Pass 15 Oct 2012 87,293 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front crossmember under radiator rusty

increase decrease on rear brakes at top of limits

Pass 3 Nov 2011 81,590 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 81,561 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 76,696 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front brake pads low and discs in poor condition / suggest replacment

near side front gear box and radiator box section rusted and holed but not in prescribed zone

off side washer jet part blocked

Pass 1 Oct 2009 71,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S wiper deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2008 58,311 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 58,311 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 53,174 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 49,560 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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W296 TCW is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 W296 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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W296 TCW is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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