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W38 TCA

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

93,436 mi
Last recorded93,436 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW38 TCA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 93,436 miles

plastic covers fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2018 93,436 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner/outer sill (6.1.B.2)

plastic covers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2017 89,099 miles

VARIOUS RUST SPOTS UNDERBODY

Fail 6 Mar 2017 89,082 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

VARIOUS RUST SPOTS UNDERBODY

Pass 16 Mar 2016 85,699 miles

plastic covers/undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2016 85,641 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

plastic covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2015 76,213 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 67,519 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 67,519 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 57,922 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 57,694 miles

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

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 2 Mar 2012 49,763 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 49,763 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)

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

front crossmember corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2011 41,488 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 35,997 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

exhaust heat shield insurcure

o/sn/s rear tyre side walls starting to deteriorate

rear o/s lens cracked

slight travel in handbrake

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains,inner and outer sills,front cross member starting to corrode

Pass 1 Mar 2010 35,997 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust heat shield insurcure

o/sn/s rear tyre side walls starting to deteriorate

rear o/s lens cracked

slight travel in handbrake

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains,inner and outer sills,front cross member starting to corrode

Pass 3 Mar 2009 34,710 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all indicater bulbs starting to deteriorate

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

rear number plate starting to fade

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains ,inner and outer sills,front cross member starting to corrode

Fail 3 Mar 2009 34,710 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all indicater bulbs starting to deteriorate

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

rear number plate starting to fade

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains ,inner and outer sills,front cross member starting to corrode

Pass 6 Mar 2008 33,125 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all stering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

exhaust heat shild insecure

rear o/s lamp damaged all under floor panels and chassie rails starting to corrode

Fail 6 Mar 2008 33,125 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

all stering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

exhaust heat shild insecure

rear o/s lamp damaged all under floor panels and chassie rails starting to corrode

Fail 21 Feb 2007 31,251 miles

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

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

all floor panles and front cross member all starting to corrode

Pass 21 Feb 2007 31,251 miles

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

all floor panles and front cross member all starting to corrode

Pass 21 Feb 2006 29,284 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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W38 TCA is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 W38 TCA, 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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W38 TCA is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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