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AVI 199

2001 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

34,477 mi
Last recorded34,477 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVI 199
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 34,477 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 34,412 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

eml on

surface corrosion across rear axle

Fail 25 Jul 2024 34,411 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

eml on

surface corrosion across rear axle

Pass 23 Jun 2023 33,973 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion apparent across rear axle

Pass 28 Jun 2022 32,392 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 32,392 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

EML on

Pass 16 Jun 2021 29,310 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 28,714 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 27,651 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 26,171 miles

Rear plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Feb 2017 24,456 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 23,152 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 22,068 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 21,106 miles

both front tyres starting to perish

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 26 Feb 2014 21,105 miles

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

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

both front tyres starting to perish

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 27 Feb 2013 19,920 miles

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 29 Feb 2012 18,779 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 17,655 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 16,201 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 14,735 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 13,053 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 11,862 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 10,394 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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AVI 199 is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AVI 199, 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 AVI 199 registered?

AVI 199 is a 2001 Nissan Micra, first registered on 10 March 2001.

Is AVI 199 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AVI 199 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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