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W431 DKF

2000 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

94,816 mi
Last recorded94,816 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW431 DKF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 94,816 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 87,289 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 87,289 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 82,348 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 82,348 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 81,171 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 76,054 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 76,054 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 71,621 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

cuts to nearside front and rear tyres but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

nearside front bumper and wing damaged

offside headlamp aim adjuster missing

Fail 30 Sep 2010 71,621 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

cuts to nearside front and rear tyres but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

nearside front bumper and wing damaged

offside headlamp aim adjuster missing

Pass 1 Oct 2009 68,258 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 68,258 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 61,944 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 61,944 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 52,004 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 43,459 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 43,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2005 33,047 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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W431 DKF is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W431 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 W431 DKF registered?

W431 DKF is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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