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AP51 CPU

2001 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

54,093 mi
Last recorded54,093 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 CPU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2023 54,093 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both inner sills/sills to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Floor pan/chassis rusted

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pan area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes rusted (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished 165/60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 51,241 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion/pitting to inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe from compensator valve to flexible pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion/pitting to inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Various areas of corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Fail 24 Feb 2022 51,211 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corroded and holed by lower arm mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion/pitting to inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe from compensator valve to flexible pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion/pitting to inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Various areas of corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 22 Feb 2021 48,047 miles

Corrosion to underside in various places.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing. (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering belt fraying.

Pass 27 Feb 2020 46,254 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 46,219 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside rear brake stiff to rotate by hand.

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 42,425 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn

Offside Front bake disc worn

Fail 18 Feb 2019 42,425 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front brake disc worn

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front bake disc worn

Pass 15 Feb 2018 38,268 miles

underbody and components starting to have surface corrosion with age

Fail 15 Feb 2018 38,267 miles

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

rear wiper split

underbody and components starting to have surface corrosion with age

Pass 22 Feb 2017 35,474 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 35,474 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 32,960 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 32,926 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 30,036 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 27,287 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 25,141 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 22,665 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 21,232 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 18,142 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 15,489 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 15,205 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 14,732 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 14,169 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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AP51 CPU is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AP51 CPU, 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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AP51 CPU is a 2001 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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