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AK51 XHZ

2001 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,015 mi
Last recorded85,015 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 XHZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2014 85,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight binding nearside rear and offside front

Pass 2 Jul 2013 78,083 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 77,898 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

2 nails offside rear tyre tyre is also perished

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

slight binding nearside rear wheel

Pass 13 Jul 2012 71,503 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside front wiper poor

offside rear tyre perished and has a nail in the tread 165/60/14

Fail 6 Jul 2012 71,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside front wiper poor

offside rear tyre perished and has a nail in the tread 165/60/14

Fail 16 Jul 2011 67,253 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 67,253 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 65,995 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 59,417 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 54,511 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 49,307 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 42,964 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 37,170 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 XHZ 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 AK51 XHZ, 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 XHZ is a 2001 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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