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AP02 HFR

2002 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,201 mi
Last recorded175,201 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2020
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 HFR
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2020 175,201 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2020 175,201 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 158,921 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion appearing on variuos section under car

Fail 15 Mar 2019 158,921 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion appearing on variuos section under car

Pass 20 Dec 2017 136,135 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 136,135 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 114,981 miles

surface rust under the vehicle and on brake hoses ferrules and on some other components

Fail 21 Dec 2016 114,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

surface rust under the vehicle and on brake hoses ferrules and on some other components

Fail 10 Oct 2016 114,862 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 113,940 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 112,313 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 112,305 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 109,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 109,794 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 101,026 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 87,099 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 72,026 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 59,965 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 49,068 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 40,840 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 31,889 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 HFR is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AP02 HFR, 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 HFR is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 3 August 2002.

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