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W548 DKF

2000 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

74,594 mi
Last recorded74,594 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Nissan Micra55,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW548 DKF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2017 74,594 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine noise/rattle no oil in engine pre check before emissions test added 2.5ltr of oil

Pass 14 Mar 2016 72,839 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 69,787 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 69,744 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 65,768 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the inner sides of the tread. Tracking should be checked.

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 65,765 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Both front tyres wearing on the inner sides of the tread. Tracking should be checked.

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 60,148 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 60,122 miles

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

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

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

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

Both rear tyre treads perishing. starting to split.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Jul 2011 54,056 miles

Engine management lamp lit.

Fail 22 Jul 2011 54,056 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Engine management lamp lit.

Pass 19 Jul 2010 48,329 miles

Engine management warning lamp lit.

Fail 17 Jul 2010 48,329 miles

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

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

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

Engine management warning lamp lit.

Fail 22 Jul 2009 43,856 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 22 Jul 2009 43,856 miles

engine management light on

Pass 22 Jul 2008 38,889 miles

engine management light on

imbalance on rear footbrake

offside handbrake cable insecure

Fail 22 Jul 2008 38,889 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

imbalance on rear footbrake

offside handbrake cable insecure

Pass 20 Jul 2007 34,994 miles

engine management lamp lit.

Pass 22 Jul 2006 28,545 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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W548 DKF is a 2000 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W548 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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W548 DKF is a 2000 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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