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W372 DKF

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

47,692 mi
Last recorded47,692 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW372 DKF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2022 47,692 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 42,460 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 42,460 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 40,404 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 40,404 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 40,399 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch. Also next to seat belt mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Big splits in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All 4 coil springs corroded

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splitting on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Radiator support panel corroded

Rear wiper split

Pass 1 Apr 2019 37,140 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 37,140 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 37,027 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked 18 years old

coil spring corroded all springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 27,027 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre cracked 18 years old

coil spring corroded all springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 36,794 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre has age related cracks

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front brake has slight bind when rotated by hand

Offside Rear chassis beam heavily corroded but not in prescribed area

Offside Rear tyre has age related cracks

Fail 27 Apr 2017 36,794 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer edge (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre has age related cracks

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front brake has slight bind when rotated by hand

Offside Rear chassis beam heavily corroded but not in prescribed area

Offside Rear tyre has age related cracks

Pass 3 Feb 2016 35,733 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 35,733 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 34,295 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 34,295 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 33,128 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 32,007 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 30,324 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 28,755 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 28,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 27,389 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 26,033 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 24,267 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 24,264 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 22,637 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 20,653 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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W372 DKF is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 W372 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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W372 DKF is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 3 May 2000.

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