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B7 LVN

2001 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,515 mi
Last recorded85,515 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 LVN
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 85,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2025 85,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 84,257 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2024 84,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 81,841 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 81,775 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 72,982 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 72,981 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 66,208 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 66,208 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 54,992 miles

Offside Front Outer door handle loose

Fail 6 Dec 2019 54,991 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer door handle loose

Pass 13 Dec 2018 43,801 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 43,799 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear TYRE OVER MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDED SAFE USE DATE 165/60/14

Offside Front TYRE OVER MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDED SAFE USE DATE

Offside Rear TYRE OVER MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDED SAFE USE DATE 165/60/14

Pass 30 Aug 2017 42,724 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 41,410 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 41,354 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 40,002 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 38,622 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 38,622 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 37,167 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 35,602 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 34,151 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 32,750 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 32,750 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 31,259 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 27,575 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 23,316 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 23,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 18,173 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 14,711 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 14,711 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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B7 LVN is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 B7 LVN, 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 B7 LVN registered?

B7 LVN is a 2001 Nissan Micra, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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