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AV51 RLU

2001 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

121,461 mi
Last recorded121,461 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 RLU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 121,461 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 121,461 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2016 110,497 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 110,497 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 103,514 miles

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

offside and nearside front wiper blades slightly deterioted

slight corrosion to offside and nearside innersills

Fail 22 Apr 2015 103,514 miles

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

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

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

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

offside and nearside front wiper blades slightly deterioted

slight corrosion to offside and nearside innersills

Pass 22 May 2014 98,926 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 98,926 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 94,645 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 94,631 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 84,517 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 84,517 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 81,659 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 81,659 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 77,423 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 77,423 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 64,193 miles

both front tyres low tread

Fail 16 Mar 2009 64,193 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres low tread

Fail 10 Sep 2007 56,946 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 56,946 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 49,242 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 40,925 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 RLU is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 AV51 RLU, 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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AV51 RLU is a 2001 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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