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W278 MDK

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,414 mi
Last recorded74,414 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW278 MDK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 74,414 miles

o/s front door drops

o/s front wing damaged

o/s rear quarter damaged

Fail 17 Jun 2015 74,414 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s front door drops

o/s front wing damaged

o/s rear quarter damaged

Pass 5 Jun 2014 59,548 miles

THE FRONT NUMBER PLATE IS SECURED BY DOUBLE SIDED STICKY TAPE.THE NUMBER PLATE IS STARTING TO FALL OFF.

THE FUEL CAP SEALING RING IS STARTING TO DETERIORATE AND HAS SMALL PERISH CRACKS.

THE NEAR SIDE FRONT BRAKE IS STARTING TO BIND ON.

THE VEHICLE HAS SOME CORROSION IN THE NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR CHASSIS RAILS.

THE VEHICLE HAS SOME CORROSION IN THE NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR INNER SILLS.

Fail 28 May 2014 59,415 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

THE FRONT NUMBER PLATE IS SECURED BY DOUBLE SIDED STICKY TAPE.THE NUMBER PLATE IS STARTING TO FALL OFF.

THE FUEL CAP SEALING RING IS STARTING TO DETERIORATE AND HAS SMALL PERISH CRACKS.

THE NEAR SIDE FRONT BRAKE IS STARTING TO BIND ON.

THE VEHICLE HAS SOME CORROSION IN THE NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR CHASSIS RAILS.

THE VEHICLE HAS SOME CORROSION IN THE NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR INNER SILLS.

Pass 28 May 2013 48,279 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 48,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 42,447 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2012 42,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 37,050 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre cut,not to cords (inner wall)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 35,384 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 34,170 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 34,166 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 31,237 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 27,300 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Apr 2007 27,272 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front washers operated by rear washer switch

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 6 Apr 2006 23,612 miles

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

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

nail in tyre

o/s/f tyre starting to perish

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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W278 MDK is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W278 MDK, 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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What year was W278 MDK registered?

W278 MDK is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 April 2000.

Is W278 MDK safe to buy?

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