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AP02 HFB

2002 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,338 mi
Last recorded93,338 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 HFB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 93,338 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 89,151 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 89,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from limit valve to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced full length of the inner sill to floor corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 84,692 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 84,667 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 79,644 miles

offside inner sill starting to corrode

offside outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 28 May 2015 74,993 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 27 May 2015 74,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 2 Jun 2014 70,481 miles

nearside outer c.v boot starting to deteriorate

Fail 2 Jun 2014 70,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside outer c.v boot starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Jun 2013 65,619 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 65,616 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 60,605 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 60,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both outer c.v boots starting to deteriorate

nearside front tyre tread wearing low

Pass 2 Jun 2011 55,352 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 50,942 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 50,938 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 46,048 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 41,276 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 35,489 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 35,401 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 30,433 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 HFB is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HFB, 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 HFB is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 August 2002.

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