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W116 DBG

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,303 mi
Last recorded91,303 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW116 DBG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2019 91,303 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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 sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

all rear brake pipes corroded

nearside rear brake hose ferrule corroded

offside front brake hose ferrule corroded

rear tyres cracking

under body brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2018 83,030 miles

centre brake pipes corroded.

general underbody corrosion.

Fail 11 Jan 2018 82,822 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear sills 30cm suspention mounts. (2.4.A.3)

centre brake pipes corroded.

general underbody corrosion.

Pass 31 Jan 2017 75,129 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 66,573 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2016 66,471 miles

Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember holed (6.1.B.2)

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2015 53,206 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 47,685 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 47,685 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 45,043 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 36,970 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 35,182 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 34,800 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Aug 2008 33,854 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 32,591 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 31,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 31,065 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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W116 DBG is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W116 DBG, 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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W116 DBG is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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