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AP02 RYV

2002 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,066 mi
Last recorded88,066 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 RYV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2021 88,066 miles

Nearside 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))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front seat backs have play/loose

Pass 4 Sep 2020 58,327 miles

Both front seat backs slightly loose

Fail 4 Sep 2020 85,327 miles

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

Both front seat backs slightly loose

Pass 4 Sep 2019 82,072 miles

Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated defective wiring between headlights likely poor earth, causing adjuster motor to unintentionally activate. (4.11 (c) (i))

Front seat backs have movement

Pass 29 Aug 2018 78,576 miles

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

both front seat backrests have slight movement.

Fail 29 Aug 2018 78,579 miles

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

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

both front seat backrests have slight movement.

Pass 25 Aug 2017 74,745 miles

Front both sets have play in backrest pivots

Pass 30 Aug 2016 71,248 miles

brake pipes have been coated

Pass 3 Sep 2015 67,821 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 65,032 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 62,015 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 62,015 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 58,826 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 56,108 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 56,100 miles

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

nearside rear light unit damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2010 52,946 miles

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

both wiper blades have split ends

offside front brake disc scored

Pass 19 Aug 2009 48,270 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 41,145 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 37,347 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 32,285 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 RYV is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RYV, 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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What year was AP02 RYV registered?

AP02 RYV is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 22 August 2002.

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