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W172 DBG

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,786 mi
Last recorded64,786 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW172 DBG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 64,786 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 54,327 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 54,305 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 44,894 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 42,616 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 42,383 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre wall perished

Pass 23 Jul 2011 39,597 miles

Nearside rear tyre wall perished

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 36,366 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 33,614 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 30,867 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 30,867 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 27,140 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 23,955 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 23,955 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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W172 DBG is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W172 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W172 DBG registered?

W172 DBG is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 July 2000.

Is W172 DBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W172 DBG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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