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V551 DKC

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,757 mi
Last recorded88,757 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV551 DKC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2013 88,757 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 86,935 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 85,488 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 85,471 miles

Centre Front Lower Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 77,589 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Radiator mounting crossmember corroded.

Fail 29 Apr 2010 77,589 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Radiator mounting crossmember corroded.

Pass 2 May 2009 70,856 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 70,856 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 64,678 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 56,659 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 56,659 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2006 49,109 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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V551 DKC is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V551 DKC, 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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What year was V551 DKC registered?

V551 DKC is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 January 2000.

Is V551 DKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V551 DKC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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