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AP51 FRO

2001 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

100,113 mi
Last recorded100,113 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 FRO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2020 100,113 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

both front indicators partly obscured by mould

front and rear registration plates degraded

play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 17 Sep 2019 96,574 miles

Both front outer CV boots have age cracking/perishing present-shaft clamp small near side front outer would benefit from crimping

Both inner sills & offside outer sill have some corrosion present

Both rear tyres have age cracking / perishing present - Advise replacing both rear tyres

Both very rear metal brake pipes have some corrosion present

Steering rack (although dry) appears to have been damp or dirty at some stage (lower gear body)

Pass 12 Sep 2018 90,810 miles

Both outer CV boots have some cracking present & the near side outer CV boot inner clamp advise tightening

Both rear tyres have some age cracking present

Offside Front brake calliper would benefit from service

both inner sills (near side & offside) have some corrosion present at front

Pass 13 Oct 2017 85,216 miles

Both very rear metal brake pipes have some corrosion present - Cleaned, inspected & waxoil coated to protect

Pass 21 Sep 2016 76,278 miles

Both very rear metal brake pipes have some corrosion present

Near side & offside hand brake cables have their outer protective plastic covering degrading

windscreen has some slight stone chip damage present

Pass 13 Oct 2015 67,786 miles

both offside and near side very rear metal brake pipes have some corrosion present

hand brake operation is slightly stiffer than expected

Pass 26 Oct 2014 59,519 miles

both very rear metal brake pipes have some corrosion present.

offside front brake / calliper has slight binding present - felt by hand rotation whilst vehicle elevated.

Pass 13 Oct 2013 53,385 miles

front & rear registration plates have some de-lamination present.

offside front brake has slight binding present - found only by rotating wheel by hand with vehicle elevated.

very rear offside metal brake pipe has fractional corrosion present.

Pass 6 Oct 2012 47,651 miles

Front & rear registration plates have some de-laminating.

all 4 tyres have perishing & some cracking present + both front tyres have low tread on inner & outer edges.

right & left hand rear metal brake pipes have some corrosion present.

windscreen has 2 small stone chips present.

Pass 23 Sep 2011 42,760 miles

Both front tyres & both rear tyres have age cracking / degrading - both front & rear near side tyres have stones in the tread.

Both front wiper blades have become hard with age & would benifit from being replaced.

front registration plate has slight de-laminating.

Pass 13 Oct 2010 39,783 miles

The near side front wind screen wiper rubber has become hard with age & vehicle would benifit if replaced.

Pass 9 Oct 2009 37,186 miles

All 4 tyres have cracking and are de-grading

the front registration plate has some de-laminating.

the near side front brake is less efficient than the offside brake and has slight binding. most likely, a replacement calliper will be required.

Pass 11 Oct 2008 34,813 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 32,201 miles

Front registration plate is starting to de-laminate.

Pass 16 Oct 2006 30,055 miles

front licence plate shows heavy de-lamination along top edge starting to obscure digits.

rear seat belt chest straps show marks from catching at rear seat backrest.

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 FRO is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FRO, 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 FRO is a 2001 Nissan Micra, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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