MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,701 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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))
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
nail in tyre
How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?
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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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