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AY51 OAL

2001 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,403 mi
Last recorded54,403 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 OAL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 54,403 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 52,636 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 52,636 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))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 51,235 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 49,647 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 49,647 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 47,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 44,385 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 38,650 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 38,601 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 38,077 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 37,361 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 37,361 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 36,166 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 14 Sep 2015 34,510 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 32,791 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 32,304 miles

osf sidewall badly scuffed

Pass 27 Apr 2012 31,616 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 30,707 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 29,371 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 28,421 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 28,018 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 27,098 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 25,982 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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AY51 OAL is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 OAL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AY51 OAL?

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What year was AY51 OAL registered?

AY51 OAL is a 2001 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 November 2001.

Is AY51 OAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY51 OAL shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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