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W383 NLK

2000 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,594 mi
Last recorded85,594 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW383 NLK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 85,594 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 85,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Battery insecure refit clamp (1.9.1)

Pass 18 May 2015 75,732 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 18 May 2015 75,732 miles

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

Offside Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 19 May 2014 68,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre perished/cracked (in tread).

offside rear tyre perished/cracked (in tread).

Pass 19 May 2014 68,991 miles

nearside rear tyre perished/cracked (in tread).

offside rear tyre perished/cracked (in tread).

Pass 24 May 2013 67,841 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 65,871 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 64,310 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 63,189 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 63,189 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 62,016 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 60,377 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 58,441 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 56,256 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 56,255 miles

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

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

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

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

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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W383 NLK is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W383 NLK, 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 W383 NLK registered?

W383 NLK is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 July 2000.

Is W383 NLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W383 NLK shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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