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W357 DKF

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,793 mi
Last recorded101,793 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW357 DKF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2015 101,793 miles

front cross member heavily corroded, although not in any prescribed areas can be dangerous.

Fail 22 Jan 2015 101,793 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

front cross member heavily corroded, although not in any prescribed areas can be dangerous.

Pass 10 Feb 2014 98,776 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 98,756 miles

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

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

Centre Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 83,553 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 83,553 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 77,914 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 67,189 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 54,488 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 41,313 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 34,036 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 32,254 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 31,058 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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W357 DKF is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W357 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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What year was W357 DKF registered?

W357 DKF is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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