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BF51 NHD

2001 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2013
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,374 mi
Last recorded69,374 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 NHD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2013 69,374 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

different size tyres fitted front / rear

o/s rear tyre perished

oil leak sump / front main seal

suggest tracking

Pass 26 Oct 2012 63,591 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 63,591 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 45,730 miles

front suspension sounds dry

slight oil leak steering rack

Pass 31 Aug 2011 45,730 miles

front suspention sounds dry

slight oil leak steering rack

Fail 31 Aug 2011 45,730 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 45,679 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front suspension sounds dry

slight oil leak steering rack

Fail 12 Aug 2011 45,676 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front suspension sounds dry

slight oil leak steering rack

Pass 4 Sep 2010 37,925 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 30,838 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

power steering has slightly leak

Fail 3 Sep 2009 30,838 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

power steering has slightly leak

Pass 27 Aug 2008 29,819 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 29,009 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 28,185 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 27,783 miles

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

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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BF51 NHD is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BF51 NHD, 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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BF51 NHD is a 2001 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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