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AD51 OTU

2002 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,537 mi
Last recorded84,537 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 OTU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 84,537 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 81,831 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Jan 2018 81,831 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 175/60R14 (4.1.A.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Dec 2016 78,172 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear inner arches starting to corrode

Rear sills starting to corrode

Pass 17 Dec 2015 74,071 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle corroded underside various places

Fail 17 Dec 2015 74,071 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle corroded underside various places

Pass 29 Dec 2014 69,173 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 69,173 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 63,773 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 60,910 miles

o/s and n/s front brake discs corroded on insides

Fail 18 Dec 2012 60,910 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s and n/s front brake discs corroded on insides

Pass 19 Dec 2011 54,337 miles

o/s and n/s front brake discs corroded on inside edges

Pass 29 Dec 2010 50,347 miles

o/s and n/s front brake discs corroded on inside edges

o/s and n/sa front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 22 Dec 2009 46,411 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 41,956 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 37,351 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 30,658 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 26,609 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 OTU is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OTU, 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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What year was AD51 OTU registered?

AD51 OTU is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 January 2002.

Is AD51 OTU safe to buy?

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