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AP02 JRU

2002 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

102,373 mi
Last recorded102,373 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 JRU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 102,373 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side inner section (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front & rear bumper slight damage

nearside front civi boot slight worn

under vehicle surface & component general corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2017 86,042 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

all under vehicle slight corrosion including side sills

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 86,042 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

all under vehicle slight corrosion including side sills

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 80,210 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly low readind (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 74,448 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 65,617 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 65,617 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 59,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both rear tyres are perished

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 4 Jul 2013 59,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres are perished

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 12 Jul 2012 46,016 miles

AIRBAG warning lamp is on

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine oil level below MIN mark

Fail 12 Jul 2012 46,016 miles

AIRBAG warning lamp is on

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine oil level below MIN mark

Pass 29 Jun 2011 30,094 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 30,094 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 15,404 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 15,335 miles

All four tyres perished.

Battery flat.

Fail 17 Jun 2009 15,325 miles

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

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

All four tyres perished.

Battery flat.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 14,606 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 14,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 13,491 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 12,146 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 JRU is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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