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W131 DBG

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

53,055 mi
Last recorded53,055 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW131 DBG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 53,055 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

floor box section corroded

nearside rear inner sill box section corroded

offside rear inner sill box section corroded

Fail 8 May 2017 53,055 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

floor box section corroded

nearside rear inner sill box section corroded

offside rear inner sill box section corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2016 39,860 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 39,860 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall is perished badly

Pass 22 Apr 2015 37,919 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 37,919 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 35,918 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 35,918 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 33,439 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 31,585 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 31,385 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 27,808 miles

all tyres cracking on walls due to age

Pass 3 Aug 2010 21,875 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 21,875 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 17,756 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 13,960 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 11,957 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 10,168 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2006 10,168 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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W131 DBG is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc 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 W131 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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W131 DBG is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 May 2000.

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