MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,077 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Evidence of corrosion at rear chassis
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Rear axle is very corroded
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
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
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
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
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
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
brake pipes starting to corrode.
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.
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
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
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
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
Both front tyres have 2.5 mm, limit 1.6mm
Front offside brake has slight bind
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
brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection
rear undersills starting to rust
washer bottle cap missing †rear brake pipes including front to rear brake pipes starting to rust †exhauststarting to deteriorate
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
all rear brake pipes starting to rust
both front tyres wearing on edges
How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?
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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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