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W131 DKC

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,438 mi
Last recorded103,438 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW131 DKC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 103,438 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 101,350 miles

All rear suspension components corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front x member corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed centre strap (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

offside rear tyre cracking between treads

Pass 11 Feb 2021 97,890 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

advise underbody corrossion and front x member and all suspension parts

Fail 4 Feb 2021 97,844 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

advise underbody corrossion and front x member and all suspension parts

Pass 3 Feb 2020 94,002 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 94,000 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced marked yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced marked yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 89,733 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 89,733 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 89,932 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 89,932 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 82,605 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 82,605 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper insecure (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 78,861 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 78,861 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 75,027 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 75,027 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 71,131 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 67,720 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 67,720 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 Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 63,485 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 59,680 miles

n/s/r seat belt slightly frayed

Fail 8 Feb 2011 59,675 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 5 Feb 2010 55,890 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 55,885 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 51,512 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 48,179 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 43,711 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 39,370 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 DKC is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W131 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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W131 DKC is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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