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AP02 EFE

2002 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

144,380 mi
Last recorded144,380 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 EFE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 144,380 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 144,375 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 140,708 miles

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

front crossmember under radiator holed but not within prescribed areas

Pass 15 Jul 2016 135,456 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 135,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 130,500 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 130,500 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 125,774 miles

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

exhaust front heat shield loose

Fail 9 Jul 2014 125,772 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

exhaust front heat shield loose

Fail 16 Jul 2013 122,932 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 122,932 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 115,244 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 115,244 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 107,530 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 107,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 98,443 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 98,443 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 88,586 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 88,586 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 79,077 miles

n/s door mirror is missing

Fail 23 Jul 2007 64,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 64,262 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 47,114 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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AP02 EFE is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 AP02 EFE, 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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AP02 EFE is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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