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AO51 XPS

2001 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,422 mi
Last recorded78,422 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 XPS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 78,422 miles

Both front tyres perished.

Front & Rear bumper damaged.

Front subframes damaged.

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake slightly binding.

Rear body damaged.

Pass 28 May 2014 71,475 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 65,424 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 62,088 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 62,085 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 57,806 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 52,273 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 47,370 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 42,521 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 42,521 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 39,003 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 38,947 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 33,652 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 33,652 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 XPS is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 XPS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO51 XPS registered?

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

Is AO51 XPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 XPS shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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