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Y129 NNK

2001 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

79,982 mi
Last recorded79,982 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY129 NNK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 79,982 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 72,682 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 65,210 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 65,210 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 51,342 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 51,342 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 44,806 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 44,805 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 42,030 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 40,228 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 40,228 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 37,665 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE PERISHING

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 35,646 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both front wiper blades split

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 11 Aug 2009 35,646 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both front wiper blades split

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 11 Aug 2008 32,430 miles

slight rougness in nearside rear wheel bearing when span

Pass 10 Aug 2007 28,885 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 24,822 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 18,780 miles

Horn hi note

Slight play in steering rack

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 NNK is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 NNK, 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 NNK is a 2001 Nissan Micra, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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