CarVerify

Free Car Check

AR51 BBN

2001 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,118 mi
Last recorded92,118 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 BBN
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2017 92,118 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper coil spring mounting cup (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper coil spring mounting cup (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill at centre and rear (2.4.A.3)

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

1.both outer sills becoming corroded

2.off side rear centre chassis rail becoming corroded

3.near side floor to sill becoming corroded

4.slight damage to windscreen

Pass 16 Sep 2016 87,116 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 81,776 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 75,913 miles

As per failure

Fail 22 Sep 2014 75,895 miles

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)

1/ both front tyres becoming perished

Pass 24 Sep 2013 68,191 miles

1. Offside front cv gaiter starting to perish.

Fail 19 Sep 2013 67,906 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

1. Offside front cv gaiter starting to perish.

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 59,643 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 52,862 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 52,798 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres wearing low on outside edges.

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 46,376 miles

1. n/s door mirror glass missing. 2. o/s front brake disc pitted.

Pass 21 Sep 2009 40,336 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 34,998 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 33,361 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 33,361 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 29,671 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 27,008 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
Full Nissan Micra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AR51 BBN 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 70.6%.

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 AR51 BBN, 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

How do I check the history of AR51 BBN?

You can check the full history of AR51 BBN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AR51 BBN registered?

AR51 BBN is a 2001 Nissan Micra, first registered on 3 December 2001.

Is AR51 BBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 BBN shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AR51 BBN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AR51 BBN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.