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Y131 CAH

2001 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,683 mi
Last recorded64,683 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY131 CAH
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2016 64,683 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 60,370 miles

slight corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 25 May 2013 60,304 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2013 60,299 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 15 Oct 2011 57,181 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 57,181 miles

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 51,887 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 46,667 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 46,425 miles

n/s/ front tyre split

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine light on

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 46,425 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine light on

n/s/ front tyre split

Fail 4 Aug 2008 36,286 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 36,286 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 28,651 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 24,749 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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Y131 CAH is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y131 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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What year was Y131 CAH registered?

Y131 CAH is a 2001 Nissan Micra, first registered on 7 March 2001.

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