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Y132 BCW

2001 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,232 mi
Last recorded83,232 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Nissan Micra51,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY132 BCW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 83,232 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 83,231 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 79,656 miles

damage to offside front tyre outer wall

no air bag warning light fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2014 74,932 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 15 Apr 2014 74,932 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Mar 2013 72,718 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 70,930 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 68,740 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 66,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 66,754 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 64,876 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 62,566 miles

Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 62,566 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 57,980 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 49,518 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 49,518 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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Y132 BCW is a 2001 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y132 BCW, 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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Y132 BCW is a 2001 Nissan Micra, first registered on 17 April 2001.

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