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AJ51 BVF

2001 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,822 mi
Last recorded118,822 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 BVF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 118,822 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 118,822 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 110,372 miles

engine has a oil leak

front to rear brake pipe corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f c.v boot perishing

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2011 103,189 miles

o/s/r lower shocker bush worn

o/s/r tyre 3mm

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2011 103,189 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads look low

o/s/f brake slightly binding

o/s/r lower shocker bush worn

o/s/r tyre 3mm

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2010 95,811 miles

brake pipe from rear brake compensator to o/s/r flexi hose slight corrosion

brake pipe front to rear compensator slight corrosion

excessive oil leaks

middle to rear exhaust silencer joint sligt blow

n/s/f tyre 2.5mm

o/s number plate lamp slightly dim

o/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/r tyre 3.5mm/perished/misshaped

Fail 8 Oct 2010 95,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake pipe from rear brake compensator to o/s/r flexi hose slight corrosion

brake pipe front to rear compensator slight corrosion

excessive oil leaks

middle to rear exhaust silencer joint sligt blow

n/s/f tyre 2.5mm

o/s headlamp lense internal condensation

o/s number plate lamp slightly dim

o/s parking brake poor operation

o/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/r tyre 3.5mm/perished/misshaped

Pass 5 Oct 2009 86,148 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 86,148 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 75,561 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 67,312 miles

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 6 Oct 2006 60,246 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 54,281 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 BVF is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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