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AO52 WGJ

2002 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,120 mi
Last recorded79,120 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 WGJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2017 79,120 miles

Offside Front 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 72,287 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 72,287 miles

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 63,641 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 58,366 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

nearside rear tyre perished, deep cuts in outer sidewall and tread slightly distorted

slight leak from power steering rack.

steel brake pipe from regulator to nearside rear brake hose corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2014 58,366 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

nearside rear tyre perished, deep cuts in outer sidewall and tread slightly distorted

slight leak from power steering rack.

steel brake pipe from regulator to nearside rear brake hose corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2013 48,857 miles

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroding

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on edge (raised tread pattern)

nearside rear upper suspension link bush starting to deteriorate.

offside front tyre tread wearing low and devoid of tread on edge (raised tread pattern)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 36,185 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 32,826 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 29,371 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 25,821 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 22,760 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 20,052 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 16,588 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 14,297 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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AO52 WGJ is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO52 WGJ, 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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AO52 WGJ is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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