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AO51 YCD

2001 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

143,571 mi
Last recorded143,571 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 YCD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 143,571 miles

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 1 Aug 2017 143,571 miles

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

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 5 Aug 2016 133,851 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 133,851 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 124,394 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 124,394 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 112,980 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 112,980 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 101,129 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 101,129 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 88,748 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 88,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 75,836 miles

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 60,293 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 54,606 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 50,481 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 39,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 YCD is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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