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AV51 RLX

2001 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

154,935 mi
Last recorded154,935 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 RLX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 154,935 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked in treaded area

oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2016 147,650 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 140,918 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 140,918 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 140,916 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2014 133,829 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

metal brake pipe to n/s/r hose corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2014 133,829 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

metal brake pipe to n/s/r hose corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2013 123,715 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 123,715 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 120,967 miles

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

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

nearside front brake disc rusty on inside

Fail 14 Jan 2013 120,967 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front brake disc rusty on inside

Pass 25 Jan 2012 106,207 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 106,197 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 95,406 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 95,406 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 91,331 miles

Ehaust front pipe heat shield rattle

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

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)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 91,331 miles

Ehaust front pipe heat shield rattle

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)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 83,253 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 72,001 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 56,317 miles

(5) Nearside front tyre worn down to legal limit.

(5) Front brake pads and discs worn close to limit.

(6) Both rear tyres worn out of shape slightly.

(6) Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

Pass 6 Feb 2006 42,431 miles

(5) Front brake discs and pads worn very close to limit.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 RLX is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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