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AP51 ZTU

2001 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

102,581 mi
Last recorded102,581 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 ZTU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 102,581 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 102,580 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 94,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak possibly sump or rear main oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear reversing lamp inoperative

Fail 19 Dec 2019 94,515 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak possibly sump or rear main oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear reversing lamp inoperative

Pass 18 Dec 2018 81,928 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre valve damaged

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 72,995 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 63,620 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 58,695 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 58,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 51,807 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 47,786 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded.

front brake discs corroded.

front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded.

front tyres starting to wear low to around 3mm and deteriorated due to age, 165-60-r14.

rear shock absorbers outer casings corroded.

Pass 12 Dec 2012 46,809 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 44,217 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 41,025 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 41,025 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 37,168 miles

vehicle corroded underneath

Pass 1 Dec 2006 33,942 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 ZTU is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZTU, 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 ZTU registered?

AP51 ZTU is a 2001 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 December 2001.

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