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W617 TAV

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,713 mi
Last recorded57,713 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW617 TAV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 57,713 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 57,713 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 57,543 miles

off side rear br ke very slight bind

very small hole in near side rear closing panel

Fail 17 Feb 2025 57,543 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blocked screen wash has become congealed (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

off side rear br ke very slight bind

very small hole in near side rear closing panel

Pass 21 Feb 2024 57,311 miles

near side front lower ball joint dust cover split

Pass 14 Feb 2023 56,152 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 56,152 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2022 53,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 53,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 51,484 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 51,484 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 50,224 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 50,224 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 48,079 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 48,068 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 44,794 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 44,692 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 44,271 miles

fluid round power steering pipe to reservoir no leaks detected

o/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/r light unit damaged

rear inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2016 44,270 miles

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

fluid round power steering pipe to reservoir no leaks detected

o/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/r light unit damaged

rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2015 43,529 miles

slight damage to rear bumper & light lens

Pass 19 Feb 2014 42,856 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight damage rear bumper

Pass 19 Feb 2013 41,598 miles

slight damage nearside front outer tyre sidewall

slight damage nearside rear outer tyre sidewall

slight damage offside rear bumper

Pass 22 Feb 2012 40,359 miles

cuts nearside rear outer tyre wall

Pass 22 Feb 2011 39,131 miles

damage offside rear bumper

slight damage front number plate

Pass 19 Feb 2010 37,145 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 37,145 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 35,746 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 34,069 miles

slight damage to nearside front and nearside rear tyre outer sidewalls

Pass 22 Feb 2007 32,372 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 30,365 miles

nearside and offside front tyres low inside edges

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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W617 TAV is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W617 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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W617 TAV is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 7 March 2000.

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