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AP51 HJY

2001 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

75,613 mi
Last recorded75,613 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 HJY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 75,613 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both nearside and offside front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rears (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front tyres are heavily worn on the edges

both rear tyres are cracked and perished

Pass 3 Jul 2021 68,134 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 68,106 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 61,476 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OS & NS, inc sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 61,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OS & NS, inc sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 55,168 miles

both front wishbone bushes

suspension corroding on chassic at rear spring mount area

Fail 25 Jun 2019 55,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both front wishbone bushes

suspension corroding on chassic at rear spring mount area

Pass 4 Jul 2018 49,229 miles

both rear brake hoses deteriorated

both rear outer sills corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded, coming from the load sensor valve

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rears (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 49,229 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb? (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded, coming from the load sensor valve

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rears (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear brake hoses deteriorated

both rear outer sills corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2017 42,614 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 42,613 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 37,223 miles

Front bumper split

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

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

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

hubcaps fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2016 37,223 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Front bumper split

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

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

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

hubcaps fitted

Pass 18 May 2015 29,363 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 24,380 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 24,379 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

exhaust system corroding

front brake discs corroding

Pass 11 May 2013 24,365 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 23,730 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 23,730 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 22,608 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 21,416 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 21,416 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 19,830 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 18,279 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 16,743 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 16,032 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 HJY is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 HJY, 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 HJY is a 2001 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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