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W579 TGC

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,962 mi
Last recorded108,962 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW579 TGC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 108,962 miles

Front crossmember corroded.

Underside of vehicle generally corroded.

Pass 7 Aug 2017 98,725 miles

front brake discs badly corroded and pads appear very low

n.s front outer c.v boot becoming perrished

Fail 7 Aug 2017 98,725 miles

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

front brake discs badly corroded and pads appear very low

n.s front outer c.v boot becoming perrished

Pass 25 Aug 2016 93,971 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front outer c.v boots perished

both front washer jets slightly weak

engine oil sump corroded, however not leaking oil

front cross member excessively corroded

offside rear brake pipe leading to flexi becoming slightly corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2016 93,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill closing panel (front of inner arch) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valance (rear of wheel arch) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill closing panel (front of inner arch) (2.4.A.3)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front outer c.v boots perished

both front washer jets slightly weak

engine oil sump corroded, however not leaking oil

front cross member excessively corroded

offside rear brake pipe leading to flexi becoming slightly corroded

offside rear wheel binding slightly

small power steering fluid leak in engine bay

Fail 1 Apr 2016 93,962 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust deteriorated

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2014 87,257 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 78,181 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 72,822 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 72,822 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 12 May 2011 69,716 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 69,716 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 65,283 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 57,778 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2009 57,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 48,757 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 41,244 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 36,107 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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W579 TGC is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 W579 TGC, 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 TGC is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 May 2000.

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