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AP02 NFE

2002 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

69,922 mi
Last recorded69,922 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 NFE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 69,922 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

n/s parking brake low effort.

Pass 6 Jul 2017 67,834 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Jul 2017 67,834 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jul 2016 65,997 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 65,997 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 64,257 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 64,200 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure 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)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front steering rack arms corroded

front to rear exhaust system corroded

fuel tank brackets corroded

n/s and o/s front inner sills corroded

n/s and o/s rear vehicle chassis corroded near all suspension mounting points

n/s rear brake load sensing valve corroded

n/s rear brake pipes corroded

n/s rear outer sill area slightly corroded

rear axle corroded

rear vehicle chassis corroded near bumper

rear vehicle floor area slightly corroded

rear wheel well area corroded

Fail 29 May 2015 64,215 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 58,637 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 53,929 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 53,876 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 46,503 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 46,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front 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)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear axle and suspension very rusty

Pass 5 Oct 2011 43,623 miles

deterioration in some front and rear suspension nuts

Fail 3 Oct 2011 43,623 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

deterioration in some front and rear suspension nuts

Pass 28 Sep 2010 40,560 miles

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

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

deterioration on some front and rear suspension nuts

Fail 28 Sep 2010 40,560 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

deterioration on some front and rear suspension nuts

Pass 2 Oct 2009 36,921 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 36,921 miles

Nearside Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

deterioration on all tyre side walls

n/s front tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2008 32,014 miles

deterioration on o/s and n/s rear tyre side walls

n/s front tyre damaged on outer side wall

Fail 2 Oct 2008 32,014 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

deterioration on o/s and n/s rear tyre side walls

n/s front tyre damaged on outer side wall

Pass 26 Sep 2007 23,964 miles

deterioration on o/s and n/s rear tyre side walls

n/s front tyre damaged on outer side wall

Pass 25 Sep 2006 20,321 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 17,158 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 NFE is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 NFE, 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 NFE is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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