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AP51 FRD

2001 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,094 mi
Last recorded76,094 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 FRD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 76,094 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 76,092 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 74,619 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner SILL REPAIRED

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

Offside Rear INNER/OUTER SILLS REPAIRED

Pass 8 Oct 2014 73,105 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 75,098 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 70,100 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 136,623 miles

Offside rear inner sill corroded

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear tyres slightly cracked through tread

Fail 30 Aug 2012 136,623 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside rear inner sill corroded

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear tyres slightly cracked through tread

Pass 26 Aug 2011 117,905 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 93,466 miles

Front brake discs worn low

Windscreen chipped two places

Pass 20 Jul 2009 67,757 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 63,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jul 2007 57,476 miles

tyres cracked & n/s front 2.0mm tread

Fail 19 Jul 2007 57,476 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

tyres cracked & n/s front 2.0mm tread

Pass 21 Jul 2006 47,481 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 FRD is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FRD, 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 FRD registered?

AP51 FRD is a 2001 Nissan Micra, first registered on 22 September 2001.

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