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AY51 DWF

2001 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

66,703 mi
Last recorded66,703 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 DWF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 66,703 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 60,046 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2020 59,976 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear by load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2019 58,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 on load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 58,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 on load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure seat runner to floor (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 58,067 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 57,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 57,246 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres getting low

Fail 10 Nov 2016 57,246 miles

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)

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

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres getting low

Pass 6 Aug 2015 54,505 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 54,505 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 50,105 miles

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

Water in offside headlight

Pass 9 Aug 2013 44,821 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 42,539 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

signs of coolent loss at radiator

Pass 19 Aug 2011 38,828 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 34,466 miles

N/S/F tyre perished

O/S/F tyre & both rears badly perished and changing soon

Pass 24 Aug 2009

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r o/s/r and o/s/f tyres perishing

Fail 24 Aug 2009

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s/r o/s/r and o/s/f tyres perishing

Pass 26 Aug 2008 27,088 miles

both rear tyres perishing

o/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 1 Sep 2007 24,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Sep 2007 24,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 21,931 miles

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 18,751 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake pull to nearside front 24%

oil on steering rack

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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AY51 DWF is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 AY51 DWF, 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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AY51 DWF is a 2001 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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