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DOT 111W

1998 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

208,025 mi
Last recorded208,025 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Micra64,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOT 111W
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2014 208,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2013 196,721 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

wiper blades splitting

Fail 23 Sep 2013 196,643 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

wiper blades splitting

Pass 28 Sep 2012 186,092 miles

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

body damage near/side front wing

corrosion along near/side front door lower edge

front no/plate part broken away

Fail 27 Sep 2012 186,052 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

body damage near/side front wing

corrosion along near/side front door lower edge

front no/plate part broken away

Pass 23 Sep 2011 174,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 173,855 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 161,445 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 161,445 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 152,208 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 152,124 miles

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

exhaust heat shield rattling.

Pass 12 Sep 2008 143,076 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 143,076 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 135,156 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 125,635 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 119,209 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 119,093 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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DOT 111W is a 1998 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1998 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 64,883 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 DOT 111W, 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 28 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DOT 111W registered?

DOT 111W is a 1998 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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