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AP51 CVB

2001 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,801 mi
Last recorded93,801 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 CVB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 93,801 miles

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 93,801 miles

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 90,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on ware limit (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 90,101 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sills and o/s lower inner sill (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sills and both lower inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on ware limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 85,037 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2015 85,030 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both lower inner sills (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 77,165 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 77,089 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 69,595 miles

All tyres were under inflated, have set pressures

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside parking brake effort slightly low

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear lower sills damaged by jacking, offside is starting to corrode and soft

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 63,731 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 59,734 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 59,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyres outer wall/tread starting to crack

Pass 11 Aug 2010 55,581 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 46,453 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 41,331 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 35,164 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 29,284 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 CVB is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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