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AJ51 VTY

2002 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

119,431 mi
Last recorded119,431 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 VTY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 119,431 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 119,431 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 111,528 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 111,526 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 97,487 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 85,846 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 85,846 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 73,085 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 73,085 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 62,186 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 62,186 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 52,937 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 42,928 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 32,125 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 23,358 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 21,632 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2007 19,529 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 17,467 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 15,883 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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AJ51 VTY is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AJ51 VTY, 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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AJ51 VTY is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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