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AO02 VJP

2002 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,003 mi
Last recorded71,003 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 VJP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 71,003 miles

Both front suspensoin arms corroded

N/S/F top strut mount slight play

N/S/R inner sill corroded and thin

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

O/S/F outer CV gaitor perishing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front pipe and back box exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2015 71,002 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Both front suspensoin arms corroded

N/S/F top strut mount slight play

N/S/R inner sill corroded and thin

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

O/S/F outer CV gaitor perishing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front pipe and back box exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2014 64,605 miles

All four tyres perished on outer wall

Fail 6 Jun 2014 64,599 miles

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

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) DANGEROUS

All four tyres perished on outer wall

Pass 13 May 2013 59,330 miles

both front tyres cracking.

Fail 13 May 2013 59,330 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front tyres cracking.

Pass 25 May 2012 54,149 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s wing mirror is slightly loose (mirror housing)

Pass 28 May 2011 48,828 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 43,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 43,638 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 41,099 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 41,099 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 38,151 miles

High level stop lamp not working

Pass 30 May 2008 31,979 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 26,439 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 19,811 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 VJP is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 VJP, 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 VJP is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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