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W42 TCA

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

94,701 mi
Last recorded94,701 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW42 TCA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 94,701 miles

Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front cross member

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight corrosion under the vehicle

Fail 1 Feb 2021 94,587 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member under rad by engine mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements water damaged (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded at rear

Pass 29 Jul 2019 87,706 miles

exhaust corroded

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jul 2019 87,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2018 81,789 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2018 81,787 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both side wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2017 74,362 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side sill (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2016 71,922 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear tyre start to crack

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side sill (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2016 71,919 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering both side sill (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear tyre start to crack

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side sill (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 67,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 67,926 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 65,309 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 59,377 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 59,377 miles

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 48,044 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 41,003 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 39,946 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 35,990 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 31,867 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 27,069 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 23,100 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 23,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

nail in tyre

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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W42 TCA is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 W42 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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W42 TCA is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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