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AP51 MXU

2001 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

39,365 mi
Last recorded39,365 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 MXU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2013 39,365 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 39,365 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 34,088 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 34,088 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 29,939 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 29,939 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 28,849 miles

All tyre walls cracked

Nearside front inner cv boot retaining clip incorrectly fitted

Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside and nearside rear floors crushed

Poor repair to offside front area.

Rear number plate fading

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 8 Oct 2009 28,849 miles

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Rear number plate fading

All tyre walls cracked

Nearside front inner cv boot retaining clip incorrectly fitted

Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside and nearside rear floors crushed

Poor repair to offside front area.

Pass 31 Oct 2008 126,718 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front and rear tyres tearing apart

o.s.f chassis has repairs made to it

Pass 5 Nov 2007 22,404 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 17,604 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 17,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 MXU is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 MXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP51 MXU registered?

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

Is AP51 MXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 MXU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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