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W61 TCA

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

57,948 mi
Last recorded57,948 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW61 TCA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 57,948 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 57,355 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 56,954 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Screen washer ineffective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 Jan 2015 56,953 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Screen washer ineffective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Jan 2014 56,658 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 56,657 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 55,305 miles

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

battry inscure

Fail 26 Nov 2012 55,301 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

battry inscure

Fail 9 Nov 2012 55,295 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All suspension components corroded

Battery to big for tray

Both rear tyres cracking in treads

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside rear behind bumper corroded not in persrcibed area

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

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded but not in perscribed area

Offside rear behind bumper corroded but not in perscribed area

Rear axle corroded

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 50,074 miles

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING CORRODED & BROKEN

FRONT LOWER CROSS MEMBER CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

NOTED UNDERSIDE BRAKE PIPES COATED IN GREASE....CANNOT FULLY INSPECT

OFFSIDE FRONT & NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT INDICATOR STARTING TO SHOW WHITE

Fail 1 Dec 2011 50,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING CORRODED & BROKEN

FRONT LOWER CROSS MEMBER CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

NOTED UNDERSIDE BRAKE PIPES COATED IN GREASE....CANNOT FULLY INSPECT

OFFSIDE FRONT & NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT INDICATOR STARTING TO SHOW WHITE

Pass 29 Nov 2010 46,179 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 39,516 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 39,516 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 34,585 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 31,117 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 27,707 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 23,641 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 23,641 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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W61 TCA is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 W61 TCA, 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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W61 TCA is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 March 2000.

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