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W234 DKB

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

85,473 mi
Last recorded85,473 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW234 DKB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 85,473 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 75,903 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres very close to legal limit and bald on edges

Fail 29 May 2019 75,903 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres very close to legal limit and bald on edges

Fail 23 May 2019 75,859 miles

Front Inner Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect light bulb and fittment insecure (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle x2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroding and outer casing worn (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside front to rear body scratched

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Upper roof has corrosion

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake compensater x3pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear brake hose perishing

exhaust cat system corroding

Pass 21 Mar 2018 68,107 miles

Front tyres wearing uneaven

Handbrake warning light on

Fail 21 Mar 2018 68,107 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S/R inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Front tyres wearing uneaven

Handbrake warning light on

Pass 5 Apr 2017 63,008 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 60,508 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 60,508 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 57,244 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 57,244 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 53,740 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 50,436 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 50,370 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 47,049 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 47,049 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 43,541 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 37,817 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 30,798 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 25,828 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 21,349 miles

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

front brake pads low

Pass 25 Mar 2006 16,318 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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W234 DKB is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 W234 DKB, 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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W234 DKB is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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