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Y131 ODV

2001 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,061 mi
Last recorded98,061 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY131 ODV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 98,061 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has uneven tread wear

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2017 98,010 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer missing (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s outer sills (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front tyre has uneven tread wear

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2016 85,174 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak slight ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2016 85,142 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working o/s and n/s (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak slight ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2015 71,680 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 67,302 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front crossmember rusty

Fail 9 Dec 2014 67,248 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front crossmember rusty

split pin missing o/s front bottom ball joint locking nut

Pass 20 Dec 2013 638,013 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front cross member rusty

Fail 20 Dec 2013 63,805 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front cross member rusty

Pass 21 Dec 2012 59,208 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Dec 2012 59,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Dec 2011 52,486 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Dec 2010 46,710 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 44,286 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 39,090 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Dec 2008 39,090 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 35,428 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 31,522 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 30,372 miles

both rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 18 Apr 2006 30,360 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 ODV is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ODV, 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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Y131 ODV is a 2001 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 May 2001.

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