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Y129 VGC

2001 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

90,542 mi
Last recorded90,542 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY129 VGC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 90,542 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 90,542 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 84,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 78,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 72,011 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 71,954 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 70,864 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front outer cv gator slightly perished

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material backplate (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake regulator to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake regulator to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front trailing arm bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

alternator belt perished

both front track rod end ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorating

engine sump corroded and has slight oil leak

front cross member corroded

nearside front inner sill starting to corrode

nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges and perished in tread

offside front tyre perished in tread

Fail 29 Jan 2019 70,863 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front outer cv gator slightly perished

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material backplate (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake regulator to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake regulator to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front trailing arm bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

alternator belt perished

both front track rod end ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorating

engine sump corroded and has slight oil leak

front cross member corroded

nearside front inner sill starting to corrode

nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges and perished in tread

offside front tyre perished in tread

Pass 8 Jan 2018 67,007 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged load sensing valve to nearside rear hose (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly damaged load sensing valve to offside rear hose (3.6.B.4d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged backplate (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both front tyres worn on edges (raised tread pattern)

centre section of exhaust, rear flange corroded

engine management light illuminated

front crossmember corroded

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on edges (raised tread pattern)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 67,007 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer 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 inner sill at trailing arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose slightly damaged load sensing valve to nearside rear hose (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly damaged load sensing valve to offside rear hose (3.6.B.4d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged backplate (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both front tyres worn on edges (raised tread pattern)

centre section of exhaust, rear flange corroded

engine management light illuminated

front crossmember corroded

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on edges (raised tread pattern)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 63,923 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill at (2.4.A.3)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both front tyres perished and wearing on edges

both rear brake hoses perished.

brake pipe from regulator to offside rear flexible hose corroded

centre section of exhaust corroded at rear flange.

engine management light illuminated

nearside rear brake pipe corroded.

offside headlight lens damaged

offside wiper blade rubber split at ends.

suspect front exhaust has slight leak of exhaust gases behind heat shield

Pass 5 Feb 2016 60,375 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded regulator to nearside rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded regulator valve to offside rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front tyres starting to wear on edges (raised tread pattern)

centre section of exhaust starting to deteriorate

offside headlamp lense cracked

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Jan 2015 56,241 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front registration plate damaged

offside headlamp lense cracked

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

slight exhaust blow from manifold area

sump corroded & starting to leak

Fail 12 Jan 2015 56,241 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front registration plate damaged

nearside wiper rubber split

offside headlamp lense cracked

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

slight exhaust blow from manifold area

sump corroded & starting to leak

Pass 29 Jan 2014 52,128 miles

both front outer driveshaft gaiters slightly perished

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

brake pipes from brake regulator to both rear brake hoses corroded

offside headlamp lense cracked

Fail 29 Jan 2014 52,128 miles

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

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

both front outer driveshaft gaiters slightly perished

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

brake pipes from brake regulator to both rear brake hoses corroded

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside headlamp lense cracked

Pass 22 Jan 2013 48,114 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front registration plate damaged.

nearside rear tyre slightly distorted

offside headlamp lense cracked.

offside rear tyre outer sidewall perished and inner edge of tread perishing.

Fail 22 Jan 2013 48,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front registration plate damaged.

nearside rear tyre slightly distorted

offside headlamp lense cracked.

offside rear tyre outer sidewall perished and inner edge of tread perishing.

Pass 6 Feb 2012 44,345 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated.

Offside front headlamp lens cracked.

Pass 18 Jan 2011 38,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system fouling on body underside at front hanger.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 32,507 miles

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

engine sump pan corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2007 21,577 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 9,561 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 9,528 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 9,089 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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Y129 VGC is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VGC, 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 VGC is a 2001 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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