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AR51 AVT

2002 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,342 mi
Last recorded65,342 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 AVT
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 65,342 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 65,259 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 54,297 miles

Alternator belt and auxillary belt need relacing.

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear wiper blade needs replacing.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 54,297 miles

Alternator belt and auxillary belt need relacing.

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

Rear wiper blade needs replacing.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 50,456 miles

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

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

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2012 50,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2011 47,635 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 47,635 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 45,007 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 45,007 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 41,188 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 35,908 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 35,908 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 28,553 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 20,469 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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AR51 AVT is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AR51 AVT, 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 AR51 AVT registered?

AR51 AVT is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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