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AJ51 BUH

2001 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,297 mi
Last recorded102,297 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 BUH
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2015 102,297 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 13 Mar 2015 102,297 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Mar 2014 94,835 miles

Oil leak

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

engine malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

rear brake pipes (at brake valve) corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2014 94,835 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

engine malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

rear brake pipes (at brake valve) corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2013 89,721 miles

cut to sidewall nearside front tyre

Fail 8 Apr 2013 89,715 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

cut to sidewall nearside front tyre

Fail 28 Mar 2012 85,335 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 85,335 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 80,168 miles

Engine management warning light on.

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

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing and cracking

Nearside windscreen wiperblade split at end.

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 80,053 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine management warning light on.

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

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing and cracking

Nearside windscreen wiperblade split at end.

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 70,348 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 69,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

damage to n/s

engine management light on

exhaust front pipe heat shield rattling

n/s/r tyre heavily cracked and perished and tread stepped

Pass 7 Apr 2009 59,487 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 47,594 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 37,553 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 28,023 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 25,072 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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AJ51 BUH is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2001 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 51,515 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 AJ51 BUH, 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 25 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ51 BUH is a 2001 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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