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AR51 BFE

2002 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,622 mi
Last recorded95,622 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 BFE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2014 95,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 75,956 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 75,956 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 56,510 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 56,510 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011
Fail 9 Apr 2011

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 36,238 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 34,615 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 32,989 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 31,201 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 28,878 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 BFE is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AR51 BFE, 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 BFE registered?

AR51 BFE is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 7 January 2002.

Is AR51 BFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 BFE shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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