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BF51 NKR

2001 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

127,028 mi
Last recorded127,028 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 NKR
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 127,028 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 117,810 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill close to mountings ONLY JUST PASSABLE (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged small crack ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s o/s front (2.7.2a)

o/s wiper spindle worn ONLY JUST PASSABLE

Fail 6 Dec 2017 117,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill close to mountings ONLY JUST PASSABLE (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged small crack ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s o/s front (2.7.2a)

o/s wiper spindle worn ONLY JUST PASSABLE

Pass 20 Dec 2016 108,001 miles

crack in n/s door mirror

Fail 20 Dec 2016 108,001 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working new bulb fitted (1.1.A.3b)

crack in n/s door mirror

Pass 18 Dec 2015 95,663 miles

Nearside door mirror cracked

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

ex weak

front chassis rusty by rad

sump rusty

Pass 16 Dec 2014 85,623 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front windows do not open

Pass 23 Dec 2013 75,996 miles

offside dipped beam dimmer than nearside

Fail 23 Dec 2013 75,996 miles

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

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

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

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

offside dipped beam dimmer than nearside

Pass 2 Jan 2013 67,602 miles

chip in offside headlamp lens

Fail 2 Jan 2013 67,602 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

chip in offside headlamp lens

Pass 5 Jan 2012 58,975 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 58,975 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 48,720 miles

light scoring o/s/f disc

n/s/f tyre close to limit 165/60r14h

o/s/f tyre on limit in centre

Pass 29 Jan 2010 35,978 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 24,374 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 21,976 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 21,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 17,553 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 17,553 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)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 13,921 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 11,026 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 NKR is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NKR, 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 BF51 NKR registered?

BF51 NKR is a 2001 Nissan Micra, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is BF51 NKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 NKR shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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