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AP51 MXN

2001 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

57,819 mi
Last recorded57,819 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 MXN
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 57,819 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 57,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 43,025 miles

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

wipers poor

Fail 15 Sep 2016 43,025 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wipers poor

Pass 20 Oct 2015 28,441 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 28,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

All 4 tyres starting to perish

Pass 23 Sep 2014 27,856 miles

under car and components very rusty

Fail 22 Sep 2014 27,856 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

under car and components very rusty

Pass 4 Oct 2013 26,774 miles

under car and components very rusty

Fail 4 Oct 2013 26,774 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

under car and components very rusty

Pass 3 Oct 2012 25,503 miles

under car and components rusty

Fail 3 Oct 2012 25,503 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

under car and components rusty

Pass 5 Oct 2011 23,679 miles

under car and components rusty

Fail 4 Oct 2011 23,679 miles

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

under car and components rusty

Pass 4 Oct 2010 22,421 miles

under car and components starting to rust

Fail 4 Oct 2010 22,421 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

under car and components starting to rust

Pass 2 Oct 2009 21,561 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight rusting under car and components

Fail 1 Oct 2009 21,561 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight rusting under car and components

Pass 30 Sep 2008 20,372 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 18,428 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 16,438 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 MXN is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MXN, 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 MXN registered?

AP51 MXN is a 2001 Nissan Micra, first registered on 7 October 2001.

Is AP51 MXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 MXN shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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