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BF51 NLU

2001 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

82,828 mi
Last recorded82,828 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 NLU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 82,828 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 82,828 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 80,338 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and associated areas and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 80,337 miles

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))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 77,689 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 74,450 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 74,446 miles

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 70,709 miles

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)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 20,691 miles

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 68,727 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 68,727 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 66,462 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 64,632 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 62,232 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 59,544 miles

poor repair to rear cross member and penhard rod cross member, (poor weld from cross members to body)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 59,543 miles

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 56,169 miles

both front tyre walls starting to deteriate

Pass 10 Sep 2008 54,012 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 50,658 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 45,478 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 41,877 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 41,595 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2005 41,595 miles

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

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 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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