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Y131 UKP

2001 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,291 mi
Last recorded86,291 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY131 UKP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 86,291 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 83,602 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 81,481 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 May 2022 81,481 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 81,476 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Chips in windscreen

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 79,633 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 79,633 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 71,945 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 71,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 63,854 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 63,854 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 59,048 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 52,967 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 52,964 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 48,678 miles

engine management lamp showing a fault

rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Apr 2014 42,363 miles

EML on

front wiper blades split at tips

offside rear inner sill slightly corroded

rear coil springs slightly corroded

rear tyres slightly perished/slightly out of shape

Fail 26 Apr 2013 40,718 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear tyres perished/out of shape

slight corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Apr 2013 40,718 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear tyres perished/out of shape

slight corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Jan 2012 37,735 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

play in steering

slight damage to offside rear tyre side wall

Fail 22 Jan 2011 32,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

both wiper blades split but still clearing windscreen!

Pass 22 Jan 2011 32,852 miles

both wiper blades split but still clearing windscreen!

Pass 25 Jan 2010 28,631 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 23,923 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 17,202 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 8,843 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 4,819 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 UKP is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

Is Y131 UKP safe to buy?

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