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AR51 BFO

2002 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,551 mi
Last recorded82,551 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 BFO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 82,551 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 13 Dec 2018 82,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 5 Jan 2018 78,519 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 73,434 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 68,154 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 62,870 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 57,292 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 51,277 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 51,277 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 45,349 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 40,011 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 35,181 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 29,521 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2007 26,425 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 24,105 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2005 22,365 miles

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

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 BFO is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BFO, 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 BFO registered?

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

Is AR51 BFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 BFO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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