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W162 DBG

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

73,586 mi
Last recorded73,586 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW162 DBG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 73,586 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 73,579 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 68,667 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 68,472 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 60,931 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing / cracking

Fail 20 Jul 2016 60,891 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing / cracking

Pass 29 Jul 2015 52,407 miles

Both rear tyres perishing/cracking

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 52,403 miles

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

Both rear tyres perishing/cracking

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 44,006 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 41,491 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 39,797 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 39,793 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 35,764 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 24,399 miles

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

rear tyres slightly cracking

Fail 21 Jul 2010 24,305 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre slightly cracking

rear tyres slightly cracking

Pass 15 Jul 2009 13,892 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 13,892 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 12,743 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 9,939 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 8,097 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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W162 DBG is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W162 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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W162 DBG is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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