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AX51 BRZ

2001 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

89,611 mi
Last recorded89,611 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 BRZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2015 89,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

185/60/14 tyres fitted to front 165/60/14 tyres fitted to rear

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/front road wheel slightly stiff

Fail 28 Apr 2014 82,857 miles

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

offside front brake binding slightly.

Pass 28 Apr 2014 82,857 miles

offside front brake binding slightly.

Pass 26 Apr 2013 75,553 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 75,553 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 67,854 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear chassis lightly corroding.

both rear inner sills lightly corroding.

Pass 26 Oct 2011 67,850 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear inner sills corroding.

very slight side to side play on handbrake lever.

Fail 25 Oct 2011 67,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear inner sills corroding.

oil leak from engine.

very slight side to side play on handbrake lever.

Pass 3 Nov 2010 64,006 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 64,006 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 60,227 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 60,227 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

has slight bulge in n/s/r tyre wall

Fail 2 Dec 2008 55,112 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 55,112 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 44,655 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 33,223 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 25,629 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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AX51 BRZ is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AX51 BRZ, 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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AX51 BRZ is a 2001 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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