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AO02 VJG

2002 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

107,213 mi
Last recorded107,213 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 VJG
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2020 107,213 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Spring cup (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Spring cup (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 97,744 miles

nearside and offside lower under sill sections rusty

Pass 14 Jul 2018 85,749 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 85,739 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 74,719 miles

nearside and ofside lower under sill sectons rusty

Fail 7 Jul 2017 74,719 miles

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

nearside and ofside lower under sill sectons rusty

Pass 11 Jul 2016 63,532 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 54,235 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 46,515 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 37,303 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 29,497 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 22,092 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 21,217 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 19,986 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 18,505 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 16,794 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 16,788 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 14,941 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 14,473 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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AO02 VJG is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AO02 VJG, 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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AO02 VJG is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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