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W179 DBG

2000 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

39,459 mi
Last recorded39,459 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW179 DBG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 39,459 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 39,440 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 38,409 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 38,409 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 35,899 miles

Nearside Front cross member corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2016 33,711 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 33,711 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 31,676 miles

Obligator mirror casing has minor damage

Offside rear bumper has minor damage

Fail 21 Aug 2015 31,673 miles

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

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

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

Obligator mirror casing has minor damage

Offside rear bumper has minor damage

Pass 19 Aug 2014 29,917 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 29,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2013 28,672 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 28,672 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 27,844 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 27,844 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 27,151 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 26,588 miles

advise both front wiper blades split

Pass 10 Aug 2009 25,964 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 24,470 miles

both offside tyres perishing

Fail 5 Sep 2008 24,470 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both offside tyres perishing

Pass 6 Sep 2007 21,850 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 19,975 miles

NOTE.ENGINE DIAGNOSTIC LIGHT ON.

Pass 1 Mar 2006 17,078 miles

Note . Engine diagnostic light stays on.

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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W179 DBG is a 2000 Nissan Micra in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 W179 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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W179 DBG is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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