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W579 TCK

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

56,017 mi
Last recorded56,017 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW579 TCK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2015 56,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all coil springs corroded

brake pipes greased

front crossmember and undernearth corroded and undersealed in places

nearside front suspension arm ball joint slight play

offside front tyre scrubing and cracking

Pass 12 Feb 2014 51,692 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 46,457 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 46,427 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 43,509 miles

offside and nearside rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 18 Feb 2011 40,905 miles

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 35,639 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

front under valance holed and corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2010 35,639 miles

front under valance holed and corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2009 30,657 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking.

deteriation under car.

front no.plate cracked.

oil leak steering rack.

unable to fully check brake pipes due to grease.unable to fully see rear springs.

Fail 16 Mar 2009 30,621 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking.

deteriation under car.

front no.plate cracked.

oil leak steering rack.

unable to fully check brake pipes due to grease.unable to fully see rear springs.

Pass 7 Mar 2008 26,460 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes covered in grease.

Pass 19 Mar 2007 22,782 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pipes greased.

front no.plate cracked.

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn on edges.n/s/f tyre sidewall scuffed.both rear tyres cracking.

Pass 25 Mar 2006 19,320 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 19,320 miles

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

rear wiper split

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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W579 TCK is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W579 TCK, 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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W579 TCK is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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