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W446 TAW

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

69,427 mi
Last recorded69,427 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW446 TAW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2019 69,427 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2018 67,995 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 67,959 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 66,296 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 66,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 64,656 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 63,568 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 63,568 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 62,475 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 60,906 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 60,906 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 58,587 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 58,587 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 56,589 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 54,965 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 54,965 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 52,614 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 52,600 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 49,545 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 46,649 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 46,649 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 42,665 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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W446 TAW is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 W446 TAW, 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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W446 TAW is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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