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AO51 YVM

2001 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,386 mi
Last recorded134,386 miles
Recorded on23 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 YVM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2015 134,386 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 122,806 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 122,611 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 111,352 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 30 May 2013 111,197 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 100,496 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 May 2011 90,293 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 83,470 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 83,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2009 76,174 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 70,132 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 61,528 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 53,076 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 52,980 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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 YVM is a 2001 Nissan Micra in White 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 YVM, 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 YVM is a 2001 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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