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W598 TAV

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

38,602 mi
Last recorded38,602 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW598 TAV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 38,602 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sill ends underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 38,601 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sill ends underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 33,315 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 32,986 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 29,985 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 27,961 miles

Offside Front wing heavily corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive sump nut (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 27,957 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wing heavily corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive sump nut (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 27,664 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill/Lower wing area behind mudguard (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 26,656 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 25,436 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 24,144 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 23,002 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 23,002 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 21,856 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 20,771 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 19,952 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 19,196 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 18,033 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 17,366 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 16,614 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 15,533 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 14,423 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 13,041 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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W598 TAV is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 W598 TAV, 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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W598 TAV is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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