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AD51 DFL

2002 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

44,989 mi
Last recorded44,989 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 DFL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 44,989 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 44,969 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 43,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, surface corrosion at time of test (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play ()

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, surface corrosion at time of test (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (2.4.G.1)

Valve stem slightly damaged ALL (4.1.D.1e)

coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 40,725 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 40,725 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 37,404 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

both rear tyres perished & offside appears underinflated

slight bind at offside front wheel

Fail 16 Jan 2015 37,404 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

both rear tyres perished & offside appears underinflated

slight bind at offside front wheel

Pass 6 Feb 2014 34,535 miles

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

Oil leak

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

slight bind at offside front wheel

Fail 6 Feb 2014 34,535 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

slight bind at offside front wheel

Pass 24 Jan 2013 31,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished

slight brake bind offside front

Fail 26 Jan 2012 29,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres perished

slight bind offside front brake

Pass 26 Jan 2012 29,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres perished

slight bind offside front brake

Pass 21 Jan 2011 25,986 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 22,756 miles

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

slight sidewall damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 11 Feb 2009 19,362 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2009 19,362 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 15,669 miles

Cut in offside front tyre sidewall.

Pass 18 Jan 2007 13,339 miles

15% front brake imbalance

Pass 19 Jan 2006 10,949 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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AD51 DFL is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 47,535 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 AD51 DFL, 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 24 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AD51 DFL is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 11 February 2002.

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