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AO51 XMP

2001 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,702 mi
Last recorded38,702 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 XMP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 38,702 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear inner & outer sills becoming weak

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear inner & outer sills becoming weak

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 36,946 miles

Nearside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 36,945 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 35,905 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 35,905 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 34,752 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Aug 2015 33,865 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 123,354 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)

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)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 32,485 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 31,244 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 30,019 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 28,669 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 27,077 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 25,326 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 25,326 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 23,010 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 20,691 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 17,738 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 17,738 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 14,355 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 14,355 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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AO51 XMP is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Green with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AO51 XMP, 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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AO51 XMP is a 2001 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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