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AO51 XNS

2001 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

77,395 mi
Last recorded77,395 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 XNS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 77,395 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres in poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 77,388 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill corner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres in poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 72,052 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section weak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

parts of structure and suspension at earlier stages of corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2021 67,120 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parts of structure at earlier stages of corrosion

Fail 20 Aug 2021 67,100 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parts of structure at earlier stages of corrosion

Pass 27 Aug 2020 62,311 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 62,307 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 58,061 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 58,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords swapped with spare (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 53,331 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre is worn on in edge

Offside Rear tyre as a nail in tread and cracking on inner side wall

Pass 22 Aug 2017 49,373 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 43,556 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 41,398 miles

nearside and offside outer c.v gaiters deteriorating

Pass 15 Aug 2014 39,816 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 37,347 miles

Nearside and offside front cv gaiters starting to perish.

Pass 10 Aug 2012 30,789 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 24,553 miles

front brake pads starting to get low 6-8000 miles

Fail 24 Aug 2011 24,552 miles

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

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

front brake pads starting to get low 6-8000 miles

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 25 Aug 2010 18,258 miles

brake fluid between max and min

slight fluctuation on rear brakes

Pass 19 Aug 2009 10,535 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 8,949 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 7,988 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 6,663 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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AO51 XNS is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AO51 XNS, 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 AO51 XNS registered?

AO51 XNS is a 2001 Nissan Micra, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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