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AO51 XRH

2001 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

84,578 mi
Last recorded84,578 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 XRH
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 84,578 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from compensator to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

air filter housing breather pipe broken

air filter housing insecure

both rear tyres worn on edges

front exhaust heat shield insecure and rattling

gear stick stiff left to right

offside and nearside rear lamp units damaged and repaired with tape

revs pick up intermittently

Fail 10 Jun 2022 84,577 miles

Nearside Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from compensator to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

air filter housing breather pipe broken

air filter housing insecure

both rear tyres worn on edges

front exhaust heat shield insecure and rattling

gear stick stiff left to right

offside and nearside rear lamp units damaged and repaired with tape

Pass 3 Jun 2021 75,876 miles

nearside front tyre low on edges

play in offside front bottom ball joint under load

rear brake pipes starting to corrod

screw in nearside rear tyre

sump corroded and leaking

Fail 26 May 2021 75,851 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

nearside front tyre low on edges

play in offside front bottom ball joint under load

rear brake pipes starting to corrod

screw in nearside rear tyre

sump corroded and leaking

Pass 29 May 2020 71,106 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 71,101 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 58,767 miles

Rear Rear brake pipes are corroded

Fail 29 May 2019 58,767 miles

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

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

Rear Rear brake pipes are corroded

Pass 22 May 2018 45,654 miles

heat shield around exhaust front pipe insecure

rear wiper blade rubber split

slight corrosion to offside front brake disc,inner face

Pass 23 May 2017 39,401 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 39,387 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 38,359 miles

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

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

Offside Front Slight brake bind

Pass 20 May 2015 36,817 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 36,345 miles

n/s rear tyre slightly damaged

Pass 24 May 2013 35,826 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 34,960 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 33,689 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 32,322 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 30,088 miles

N/S/F tyre is perished.

Pass 8 May 2008 28,748 miles

o/s/f tyre is slightly perished.

Pass 25 May 2007 27,730 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 26,600 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 XRH is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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