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AO02 VJN

2002 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

134,934 mi
Last recorded134,934 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 VJN
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2020 134,934 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 125,522 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 125,516 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 108,615 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 108,615 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 90,156 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 90,150 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top coil spring cup (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 83,845 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 83,845 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 77,191 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 71,179 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 64,309 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 58,155 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 52,288 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 46,388 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 40,411 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 33,149 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 25,596 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 15,719 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 VJN 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 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 AO02 VJN, 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 VJN is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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