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DCZ 4258

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

81,593 mi
Last recorded81,593 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCZ 4258
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2017 81,593 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill and paneling (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x 3 pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres side walls cracking

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

drivers seat back is worn but stays in the up right position

exhaust system corroded

Offside Front crossmember of witch the center engine mountings are attached to is fractured and corroded to excess we recommend the vehicle is not driven on the highway

Pass 10 Dec 2015 78,850 miles

exhaust system, brake pipes and front cross member in poor condition

nearside rear tyre poor

vehicle generally in very poor corroded condition

Pass 12 Dec 2014 77,301 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

corrosion to both rear outer sills

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to offside rear outer wheel arch

Fail 9 Dec 2014 77,299 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

corrosion to both rear outer sills

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to offside rear outer wheel arch

Pass 19 Nov 2013 74,536 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

heavy corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

nearside rear parking brake effort low

Fail 18 Nov 2013 74,533 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

heavy corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

nearside rear parking brake effort low

Pass 14 Nov 2012 70,065 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

corrosion to both rear inner sills and chassis rails

Fail 13 Nov 2012 70,055 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)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

corrosion to both rear inner sills and chassis rails

Pass 21 Nov 2011 65,012 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 59,983 miles

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

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

corrosion to inner sills, front floorpan and nearside rear inner wheel arch

nearside door mirror slightly insecure

Fail 23 Nov 2010 59,971 miles

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to inner sills, front floorpan and nearside rear inner wheel arch

nearside door mirror slightly insecure

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre heavily perished

Pass 3 Dec 2009 55,183 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 55,177 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 50,235 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2008 50,212 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 46,133 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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DCZ 4258 is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DCZ 4258, 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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DCZ 4258 is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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