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W142 DKC

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,528 mi
Last recorded67,528 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW142 DKC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2014 67,528 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 May 2013 64,600 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 May 2012 62,726 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 May 2012 62,726 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 May 2011 59,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front cross member corroded

Fail 16 May 2011 99,392 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front cross member corroded

Pass 19 May 2010 57,030 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 56,444 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 56,444 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 55,234 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 54,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

surface cracks to n/s & o/s rear tyres

Fail 27 Feb 2007 48,144 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 48,144 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 40,304 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 40,304 miles

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

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

CRACKS APPEARING ON N/S/R TYRE SIDE WALL

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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W142 DKC is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 W142 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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W142 DKC is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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