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AO51 XRU

2001 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

92,077 mi
Last recorded92,077 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 XRU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 92,077 miles

Evidence of corrosion at rear chassis

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

Rear axle is very corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2016 92,077 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Evidence of corrosion at rear chassis

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

Rear axle is very corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2016 92,077 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 87,665 miles

Auxiliary belts deteriorated

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

Front to rear and rear brake pipes greased preventing full inspection

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Oil leaks

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear axle and underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

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

Rear wiper blade incomplete

Wear in drivers and passenger door hinges

Fail 19 Nov 2015 87,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Auxiliary belts deteriorated

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

Front to rear and rear brake pipes greased preventing full inspection

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Oil leaks

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear axle and underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

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

Rear wiper blade incomplete

Wear in drivers and passenger door hinges

Pass 21 Nov 2014 83,843 miles

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

auxilliary drive belts deteriorating

brake pipes greased

dampness around offside of steering rack

front floor area rusting

nearside rear inner wheel rusting

rear chassis has onset of corrosion

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 13 Nov 2014 83,787 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

brake pipes greased

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

auxilliary drive belts deteriorating

dampness around offside of steering rack

front floor area rusting

nearside rear inner wheel rusting

rear chassis has onset of corrosion

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 18 Nov 2013 81,257 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes starting to corrode.

Fail 18 Nov 2013 81,257 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 12 Nov 2012 78,023 miles

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

engine sump pan leakin due to corrosion

exhaust deteriorating

off side and near side front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

off side front outer and near side front outer drive shaft gaiters deteriorating

off side front tyre tread getting close to legal depth limit

off side front wheel trim damaged not considered to be dangerous

off side rear and near side rear flexible brake hooses starting to deteriorate

off side rear bumper corner has damage but not considered to be dangerouse

Pass 7 Nov 2011 73,610 miles

brake pipes rusting and greased in places

exhaust rusting and heat shield loose

nearside front tyre on limit

offside front and offside rear tyre perished

sump rusty and leaking

underside starting to rust

Pass 23 Nov 2010 70,276 miles

front to rear and rear brake pipes starting to rust

nearside front tyre getting low

outer driveshaft gaiters perishing

slight bind on nearside front brake

Fail 23 Nov 2010 70,276 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front to rear and rear brake pipes starting to rust

nearside front tyre getting low

outer driveshaft gaiters perishing

slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 10 Nov 2009 66,060 miles

Both front tyres have 2.5 mm, limit 1.6mm

Front offside brake has slight bind

Fail 10 Nov 2009 66,060 miles

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

Both front tyres have 2.5 mm, limit 1.6mm

Front offside brake has slight bind

Pass 30 Aug 2008 58,286 miles

brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

rear undersills starting to rust

Pass 17 Aug 2007 50,880 miles

washer bottle cap missing †rear brake pipes including front to rear brake pipes starting to rust †exhauststarting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Aug 2006 42,251 miles

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

all rear brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 25 Aug 2005 29,900 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

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 XRU is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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