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BF51 NHP

2001 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,542 mi
Last recorded77,542 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 NHP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2019 77,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 72,654 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 72,654 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2014 62,902 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 62,902 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 54,934 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

both rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 29 Apr 2013 54,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 29 Feb 2012 44,781 miles

n/s & o/s rear tyres perishing

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Feb 2012 44,781 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s & o/s rear tyres perishing

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2010 34,567 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 31,538 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 29,500 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 27,368 miles

both rear tyres are cracking

Fail 26 Jul 2007 27,368 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres are cracking

Pass 1 Aug 2006 24,388 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 21,913 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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BF51 NHP is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BF51 NHP, 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 NHP is a 2001 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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