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AK51 OJW

2001 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,985 mi
Last recorded132,985 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 OJW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2015 132,985 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Emissions not carried out due to exhaust blow

Pass 27 Aug 2014 124,804 miles

Exhaust system corroded

N/s/r damper top mounting corroded

Sills corroded. Front crossmember and rear chassis rails corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2014 124,804 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust system corroded

N/s/r damper top mounting corroded

Sills corroded. Front crossmember and rear chassis rails corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2013 111,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 111,883 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 101,023 miles

rear sills been welded

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

front cross member weak with corrosion

Fail 13 Sep 2012 100,931 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 85,973 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 73,032 miles

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

front crossmember weak with corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2009 69,487 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 60,246 miles

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

nearside rear brake cylinder starting to sieze

Pass 13 Sep 2007 52,655 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 45,560 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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AK51 OJW is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Silver 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 AK51 OJW, 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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AK51 OJW is a 2001 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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