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W291 DKF

2000 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

101,470 mi
Last recorded101,470 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW291 DKF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 101,470 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 101,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

both rear brake hoses perished

Pass 15 May 2013 93,888 miles

o/s/r outer sill damaged at rear

repair to n/s/r outer sill unable to fully examine as as sealed

Fail 14 May 2013 93,888 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

o/s/r outer sill damaged at rear

repair to n/s/r outer sill unable to fully examine as as sealed

Pass 23 May 2012 86,851 miles

Advise:slight damage o/s/r sill

Fail 23 May 2012 86,851 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Advise:both front wipers x2 smear screen

Advise:engine oil level low

Advise:exhaust rattle

Advise:slight damage o/s/r sill

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

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

Fail 25 May 2011 79,420 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 79,420 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 70,980 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 70,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 May 2009 59,936 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 59,837 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 52,963 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 47,015 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 46,922 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Apr 2006 40,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 40,628 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 38,018 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 37 miles

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

nearside front tyre outer edge low on tread, damage to outer side wall

offside front upper suspension mount has small ampount of play

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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W291 DKF is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 W291 DKF, 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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W291 DKF is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 April 2000.

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