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W378 DKC

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

52,949 mi
Last recorded52,949 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW378 DKC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2014 52,949 miles

front bumper cracked and nsf wing damaged

Pass 8 Feb 2013 43,331 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres side walls perished

n/s/f wing damaged

Fail 1 Feb 2013 43,147 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres side walls perished

n/s/f wing damaged

Fail 1 Feb 2012 32,447 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s/f wing damaged

n/s/r tyre and o/s/r tyre slight cracking of rubber to side walls

Pass 1 Feb 2012 32,447 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f wing damaged

n/s/r tyre and o/s/r tyre slight cracking of rubber to side walls

Pass 9 Feb 2011 23,997 miles

n/s/f tyre slight cracking to side wall

n/s/f wing damaged

Pass 29 Apr 2009 23,156 miles

cut in nsf sidewall

Fail 24 Apr 2009 23,156 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

cut in nsf sidewall

Pass 25 Apr 2008 21,839 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 21,389 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2007 19,887 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 19,887 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 18,019 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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W378 DKC is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W378 DKC, 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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W378 DKC is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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