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AR51 HTN

2001 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,813 mi
Last recorded95,813 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 HTN
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2013 95,813 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 May 2012

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2011 87,788 miles

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

rear brake pipe at cylinders corroded

rear chassis heavily corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2011 87,788 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

rear brake pipe at cylinders corroded

rear chassis heavily corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2010 82,467 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs slight corrosion

Fail 21 Jun 2010 82,463 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs slight corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2008 75,306 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 55,150 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 55,150 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

stonechip in offside headlamp glass

Pass 15 Dec 2006 49,580 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 40,629 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 40,629 miles

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

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

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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AR51 HTN is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HTN, 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 AR51 HTN registered?

AR51 HTN is a 2001 Nissan Micra, first registered on 22 December 2001.

Is AR51 HTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 HTN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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