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BF51 NHV

2001 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,939 mi
Last recorded96,939 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 NHV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 96,939 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 86,458 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 86,457 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 50,101 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 50,101 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 44,485 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 40,866 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 35,732 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 35,377 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres are cracked and perished

Pass 23 Jul 2010 32,236 miles

rear tyres cracking

Fail 16 Jul 2010 32,166 miles

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

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 7 Jul 2009 28,583 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 30 Jul 2008 25,589 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 25,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 23,133 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 20,182 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 NHV is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF51 NHV, 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

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What year was BF51 NHV registered?

BF51 NHV is a 2001 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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The MOT history for BF51 NHV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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