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W459 TAW

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,445 mi
Last recorded62,445 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW459 TAW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 62,445 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 56,966 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 51,295 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 46,040 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both under sills and rear inner flitches slightly corroded (2.4.A.3)

welding repairs have been heavily undersealed

Fail 8 Mar 2017 46,002 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear under sill panels (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear end of sill/inner flitch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner flitch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both under sills and rear inner flitches slightly corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 42,777 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 42,772 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 40,069 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 36,401 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 36,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 32,804 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 32,803 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 13 Mar 2012 28,199 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 25,502 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 25,502 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 23,796 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 20,720 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 17,461 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 15,049 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 12,687 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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W459 TAW is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W459 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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What year was W459 TAW registered?

W459 TAW is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W459 TAW safe to buy?

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