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AK51 XHL

2001 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

64,136 mi
Last recorded64,136 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 XHL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 64,136 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

both inner sills slight corrosion

Fail 10 Apr 2017 64,136 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

both inner sills slight corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2016 58,190 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 54,390 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 54,358 miles

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

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

1.o/s front outer cv boot cracked

Pass 1 May 2014 49,280 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)

Offside rear seat belt not tested - child seat fitted

Fail 1 May 2014 49,280 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear seat belt not tested - child seat fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2013 44,603 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 41,011 miles

odd tyres fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2012 41,007 miles

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

odd tyres fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2012 40,989 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 37,027 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 30,780 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2009 24,686 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2009 24,686 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 21,644 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 16,660 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2006 14,494 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 XHL is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 AK51 XHL, 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 XHL is a 2001 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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