MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,207 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL TO TRAILING ANR. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL TO REAR TRAILING ARM (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low BULB FITTED IN WRONG WAY UP (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL TO TRAILING ANR. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low TO LOW AND WIREING OVER HEATING CONTACTS LOSSE (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL TO REAR TRAILING ARM (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security INNER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material HOSE TO COMPENSATER VALVE (1.1.11 (c))
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))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
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 Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative NO ABS (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL TO FLOOR (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
under trays / covers fitted
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
under trays / covers fitted
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
slight bind to osf brake caliper
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Both rear tyres cracked/perished
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
O/S/F brake binding slightly
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BF51 NLV is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 NLV, 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 NLV is a 2001 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 September 2001.
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