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W389 DKC

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,788 mi
Last recorded83,788 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW389 DKC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2016 83,788 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearly on metal (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened rear beam holed and corroded (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 73,447 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 73,447 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 70,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

exhaust deteriated

Pass 13 Jun 2013 67,950 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriated

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 12 Jun 2012 64,452 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 59,255 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 53,820 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 48,157 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 42,618 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 36,387 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 31,767 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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W389 DKC is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 W389 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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W389 DKC is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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