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AJ51 BVC

2001 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

92,108 mi
Last recorded92,108 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 BVC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 92,108 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 92,108 miles

Offside Front Inner Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sill hole on it (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated inside corrosion (3.1 (c))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached cracked (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Body component slightly loose inner sill little corrosion (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 89,359 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both cracking inside (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 89,359 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both cracking inside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 86,500 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion front bumper cracked (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 86,500 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Body has slight corrosion front bumper cracked (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread both (6.3.4b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 84,869 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 84,869 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users front bumper insecure (6.1.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too high both head light high (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 81,150 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 81,150 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 77,731 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 77,731 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 76,086 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 76,086 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 73,933 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 71,117 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 67,354 miles

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

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 67,354 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 60,989 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 60,989 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 55,161 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 48,353 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 48,353 miles

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

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

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

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

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 BVC is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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