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W166 DKC

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

43,811 mi
Last recorded43,811 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW166 DKC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 43,811 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front cross member corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2018 43,811 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

front cross member corroded

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 39,986 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

damage to N/S/F wing

Fail 13 Jun 2017 39,986 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

damage to N/S/F wing

Pass 5 Jul 2016 37,193 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member and all underside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 33,178 miles

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

Oil leak

radiator support heavily corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2015 33,178 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

radiator support heavily corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2014 29,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

radiator crossmember corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2013 26,759 miles

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

corrosion to underside of car front to rear

nearside front tyre cracked and perished

Fail 10 Apr 2013 26,757 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

corrosion to underside of car front to rear

nearside front tyre cracked and perished

Pass 17 Apr 2012 25,278 miles

excessive surface corrosion noted to ALL under side of vehicle incl brake pipes

Pass 6 May 2011 24,732 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 23,612 miles

surface corrosion noted to underside of vehicle

Pass 7 May 2009 22,284 miles

surface corrosion noted to under side of vehicle

Pass 1 May 2008 20,810 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 19,367 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 19,360 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 17,820 miles

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

osf nsr and osr tyres side walls split

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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W166 DKC is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W166 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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W166 DKC is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 March 2000.

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