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W491 DKC

2000 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,165 mi
Last recorded112,165 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW491 DKC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 112,165 miles

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

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 104,901 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 99,933 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 99,933 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 92,064 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 92,058 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2011 87,201 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 87,201 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 81,955 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 81,955 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2008 81,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 26 Jun 2008 81,855 miles

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 3 Jul 2007 77,272 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plug leads mouse damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2006 64,305 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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W491 DKC is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W491 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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W491 DKC is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 18 April 2000.

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