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Y128 CAH

2001 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,429 mi
Last recorded94,429 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY128 CAH
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2011 94,429 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear bumper damaged

Fail 8 Sep 2011 94,429 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake pipe (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

nearside rear bumper damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2008 91,032 miles

offside front tyre outerwall parished

offside rear tyre parished

Fail 5 Jun 2008 91,030 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside rear tyre parished

Pass 4 Jun 2007 88,657 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 88,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 85,238 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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Y128 CAH is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y128 CAH, 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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Y128 CAH is a 2001 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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