MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,828 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
vehicle displaying areas of corrosion /acceptable for testing purposes
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
vehicle displaying areas of corrosion /acceptable for testing purposes
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and associated areas and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Power steering component leaking steering rack unit (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and associated areas and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak engine area ()
Rear suspension frame and components displaying corrosion acceptable condition for testing purposes
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively RUBBER RIPPED (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively RUBBER RIPPED (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot to floor sections heavily corroded and been pushed foreward (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under floor to sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot to floor sections heavily corroded and been pushed foreward (2.4.A.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
exhaust condition
rear nearside hand brake cable bracket broke
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
exhaust condition
rear nearside hand brake cable bracket broke
poor repair to rear cross member and penhard rod cross member, (poor weld from cross members to body)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
all four tyres perished/cracking
poor repair to rear cross member and penhard rod cross member, (poor weld from cross members to body)
both front tyre walls starting to deteriate
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BF51 NLU 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 69.6%.
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 NLU, 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 NLU is a 2001 Nissan Micra, first registered on 7 September 2001.
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