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W138 DKC

2000 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,716 mi
Last recorded65,716 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW138 DKC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2014 65,716 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 65,692 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 61,764 miles

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 61,764 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 54,144 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 54,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 44,855 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 44,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust heat sheilds loose

Fail 20 Mar 2010 38,012 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 38,012 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 33,199 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 33,199 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 29,152 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 29,152 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 26 Feb 2007 28,671 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 28,671 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 27,623 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 27,623 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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W138 DKC is a 2000 Nissan Micra in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W138 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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W138 DKC is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 8 March 2000.

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