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AO51 XPF

2001 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,369 mi
Last recorded73,369 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 XPF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 73,369 miles

Rear wiper blade loose

Fail 25 Oct 2017 73,369 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wiper blade loose

Pass 26 Sep 2016 67,146 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules most (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres perished/cracking

both track rod end gators perished

n/s door mirror repaied

n/s/r wing damaged

outer and inner sill panels weak/corrosion

rear suspension bushes perished

surface corrosion some brake pipes

under body corrosion in places

Fail 23 Sep 2016 67,146 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules most (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres perished/cracking

both track rod end gators perished

n/s door mirror repaied

n/s/r wing damaged

outer and inner sill panels weak/corrosion

rear suspension bushes perished

surface corrosion some brake pipes

under body corrosion in places

Pass 23 Sep 2015 64,611 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

sill panels weak

Fail 23 Sep 2015 64,611 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

sill panels weak

Pass 24 Sep 2014 63,443 miles

both rear flexi to load valve brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2014 63,437 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 60,385 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 56,851 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 53,164 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 53,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 48,011 miles

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

slight play in o/s/f steering rack arm

slight play in o/s/f suspension strut

Pass 17 Aug 2009 43,845 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 38,487 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 33,358 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 29,170 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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AO51 XPF is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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