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AJ51 BYN

2001 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,155 mi
Last recorded127,155 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 BYN
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 127,155 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 127,155 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 122,041 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brakes slightly imbalanced, offside effort lower

Fail 21 Feb 2017 122,041 miles

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)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre of floor adjacent to seat mounting point (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brakes slightly imbalanced, offside effort lower

Pass 23 Oct 2015 114,942 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)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 114,941 miles

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)

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 21 Oct 2014 109,738 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 103,029 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 96,603 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 90,166 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 82,300 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 73,093 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 14 Oct 2008 61,853 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2007 52,111 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 41,845 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 BYN is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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