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AP51 NLN

2001 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

162,141 mi
Last recorded162,141 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 NLN
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2016 162,141 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working always on (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 144,553 miles

N/S CV JOINT CLICKING

Fail 24 Aug 2015 141,902 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outter sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outter sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill inner and outter (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 117,700 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2014 117,700 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 101,932 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 92,968 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 92,957 miles

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

Offside Rear Axle beam distorted (2.5.A.5b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 88,699 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 84,240 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 78,154 miles

front windscreen wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2008 75,597 miles

front and rear number plates becoming faded

front brake pads appear very low,possibly below minimum thickness but unable to measure with wheels on

mid and rear exhaust becoming corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2007 71,290 miles

rear no plate difigured

Pass 9 Oct 2006 58,015 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 44,482 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 NLN is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc 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 NLN, 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 NLN is a 2001 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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