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W447 TAW

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,369 mi
Last recorded98,369 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW447 TAW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 98,369 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 98,368 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 94,014 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 94,010 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

off side and near side front rtyres wearing on outside edges

Pass 22 Jun 2017 90,899 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill section (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to near side front cross member

Pass 30 Jun 2016 85,975 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jul 2015 78,246 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2014 69,169 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 69,169 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 59,052 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 57,285 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear of the car is damaged

Fail 19 Jun 2012 57,285 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

advised s and g check

nearside rear tyre is cracking 155/70/13 75P 225

offside front tyre is cracking 155/70/13 75H SP316-01

offside rear of the car is damaged

Pass 14 Jun 2011 54,839 miles

nearside rear tyre is cracking 155/70/13 75P 225

Pass 22 Jun 2010 52,439 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 50,156 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 50,156 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre is cracking on sidewall 155/70/13TR 022290

Pass 24 Jun 2008 47,741 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 45,023 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 44,993 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 42,473 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 42,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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W447 TAW is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W447 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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W447 TAW is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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