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AP51 FPX

2001 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

99,642 mi
Last recorded99,642 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 FPX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2023 99,642 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 96,351 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 92,640 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 89,399 miles

All tyres starting to crack in tread / on sidewalls

Pass 21 May 2019 85,361 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 80,307 miles

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

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

Offside Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 75,245 miles

advised slight binding front brake osf

Pass 7 Jun 2016 69,065 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 62,864 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 56,368 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 51,255 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 47,203 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 43,120 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 39,614 miles

N/S/F tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2009 36,231 miles

OSF< NSF< OSR & NSR flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2009 36,231 miles

Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

OSF< NSF< OSR & NSR flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2008 32,753 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 32,753 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Hand brake at end of acceptable travel

Pass 11 Jun 2007 29,574 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Jun 2007 29,574 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 May 2006 26,166 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 May 2006 26,166 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2005 22,130 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 FPX is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FPX, 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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What year was AP51 FPX registered?

AP51 FPX is a 2001 Nissan Micra, first registered on 6 October 2001.

Is AP51 FPX safe to buy?

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