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Y129 HTW

2001 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

59,514 mi
Last recorded59,514 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY129 HTW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 59,514 miles

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f suspension weak

Pass 31 Aug 2016 58,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 57,619 miles

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

Offside Front brake shows signs of getting hot.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes into lode valve. (3.6.B.2c)

both front and o/s/r tyre age cracking / cracking in tread and sidewalls.

Pass 13 Aug 2014 55,971 miles

slight age cracking on o/s/r tyre.

slight bind on o/s/f brake.

Pass 19 Aug 2013 54,110 miles

N/S/R TYRE STEPPING ACROSS THE TREAD.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

SMALL CUTS IN O/S/R TYRE TREAD.

Pass 24 Aug 2012 51,607 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres age cracking

signs of coolant leak from radiator

Pass 27 Aug 2011 48,897 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Aug 2011 48,897 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 43,426 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE GETTING POOR. O/S/R TYRE OUTER WALL AGE CRACKED & SLIGHT DAMAGE.

Fail 23 Aug 2010 43,426 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

REAR NUMBER PLATE GETTING POOR. O/S/R TYRE OUTER WALL AGE CRACKED & SLIGHT DAMAGE.

Pass 21 Aug 2009 41,081 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 38,924 miles

SMALL CUT IN O/S/R TYRE OUTER WALL.

Pass 17 Aug 2007 35,464 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 30,094 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 30,094 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 23,767 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 23,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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Y129 HTW is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y129 HTW, 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 Y129 HTW registered?

Y129 HTW is a 2001 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 June 2001.

Is Y129 HTW safe to buy?

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