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BF51 NHT

2001 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

178,354 mi
Last recorded178,354 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 NHT
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 178,354 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 178,354 miles

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 165,610 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 152,717 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2015 152,717 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 140,066 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 140,066 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 133,876 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 133,876 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Oct 2011 128,418 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s o/s steering slight play

Pass 15 Oct 2011 128,418 miles

n/s o/s steering slight play

Pass 12 Oct 2010 122,255 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 122,255 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2009 111,344 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 111,344 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 97,091 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 81,647 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 81,647 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

rear wiper blade rubber is split

Pass 20 Sep 2006 66,366 miles

rear wiper rubber split

slight smear from front wiper blades

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 NHT is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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