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AJ51 BVA

2001 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,964 mi
Last recorded82,964 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 BVA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2015 82,964 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 82,604 miles

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

surface corrosion to both outer sills.

Pass 22 Mar 2013 78,028 miles

front brakes just in balance

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

surface corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

Fail 22 Mar 2013 78,028 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brakes just in balance

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

surface corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

Pass 27 Apr 2012 63,160 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 61,167 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 51,529 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Mar 2010 46,391 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 46,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 42,557 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 36,933 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 18 Sep 2006 32,027 miles

Battery insecure

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 BVA is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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