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AM51 RFO

2001 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,585 mi
Last recorded81,585 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 RFO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2013 81,585 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 80,486 miles

both rear tyres slight side wall damage

damage to n/s/f wing and bumper

slight corrosion to various brake pipes

Fail 15 Mar 2013 80,486 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

both rear tyres slight side wall damage

damage to n/s/f wing and bumper

slight corrosion to various brake pipes

Pass 16 Mar 2012 73,915 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished and fronts worn close to limit

damage to n/s/f bumper and wing

Fail 16 Mar 2012 73,915 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished and fronts worn close to limit

damage to n/s/f bumper and wing

front brake discs heaverly corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2011 66,567 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 60,107 miles

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

nearside front bumper taped up at time of test

Pass 16 Mar 2009 57,621 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front bumper and wing have accident damage but taped up at time of test

Pass 10 Mar 2008 55,894 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 54,002 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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AM51 RFO is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 AM51 RFO, 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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What year was AM51 RFO registered?

AM51 RFO is a 2001 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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