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AR51 AVX

2002 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,222 mi
Last recorded76,222 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 AVX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 76,222 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 76,022 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 72,293 miles

both front tyres starting to perish and crack.

Pass 12 Dec 2012 71,002 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 71,002 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 68,293 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 68,291 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2010 61,587 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 61,587 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 55,588 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 52,751 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 48,439 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 45,014 miles

clip securing front exhaust shield broken whilst not a testable point may cause a rattle

Pass 7 Dec 2005 37,754 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 37,754 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 AVX is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AR51 AVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AR51 AVX registered?

AR51 AVX is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 January 2002.

Is AR51 AVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 AVX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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