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AV51 GHN

2001 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

29,535 mi
Last recorded29,535 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 GHN
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 29,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 29,530 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 28,968 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 28,313 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 27,753 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 27,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 27,226 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 26,722 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 26,187 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 26,187 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 25,166 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 24,156 miles

EML is on

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Aug 2017 24,156 miles

EML is on

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Aug 2016 22,888 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Sep 2015 22,330 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2015 22,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2014 21,333 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 21,307 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 19,446 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2012 18,482 miles

engine mnagement lamp illuminated

Fail 12 Aug 2011 17,024 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 17,024 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 16,360 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 16,360 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2009 13,930 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2008 11,468 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 9,945 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 9,096 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 7,715 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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AV51 GHN is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 AV51 GHN, 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 AV51 GHN registered?

AV51 GHN is a 2001 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is AV51 GHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV51 GHN shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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