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Y129 LHB

2001 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

79,627 mi
Last recorded79,627 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY129 LHB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 79,627 miles

under body corrosion

Fail 15 Oct 2021 79,627 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 79,627 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axel beam corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2020 79,607 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axel beam corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2020 79,606 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill all along (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axel beam corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2019 79,498 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in several places (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axel beam corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2019 79,498 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill back (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch under arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill back (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch under arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in several places (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axel beam corroded

Pass 25 May 2018 79,162 miles

Front crossmember under radiator corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under floor corrosion

Pass 27 May 2017 78,179 miles

Front cross member under radiator corrosion

clutch pedal heavy

slight oil leak

Fail 26 May 2017 78,179 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front cross member under radiator corrosion

clutch pedal heavy

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2016 76,943 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 75,946 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 75,946 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 74,612 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 72,646 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2013 72,636 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Fail 22 May 2012 70,772 miles

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Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 May 2012 70,772 miles

ADVISE FRONT WIPERS!

ADVISE OSR TYRE

Pass 17 May 2011 68,213 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 68,213 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2010 66,488 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2010 66,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 65,670 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 60,464 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 45,312 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 31,091 miles

idle speed slightly higher than normal.

Pass 2 Sep 2005 22,258 miles

Engine hunting.

Retaining bolt missing from O/S/F Inner wing.

Fail 29 Jun 2005 22,219 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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 LHB is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 Y129 LHB, 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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Y129 LHB is a 2001 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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