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AR51 GOX

2002 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,206 mi
Last recorded97,206 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 GOX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 97,206 miles

both front outer cv gaiters perished

both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres perished and worn close to legal limit

nearside outer sill corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2017 97,115 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides split (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sills (2.4.A.3)

both front outer cv gaiters perished

both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres perished and worn close to legal limit

Pass 9 Feb 2016 91,265 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 89,016 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 89,016 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 85,863 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 81,669 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 74,448 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 68,292 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

outer sidewall damage to n/s/f tyre

Fail 17 Nov 2011 68,292 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

outer sidewall damage to n/s/f tyre

Pass 18 Nov 2010 63,344 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 63,322 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

both rear tyres started to perish due to age

petrol tank straps corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2009 58,408 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r tyre and o/s/r tyre pershing

o/s/r tyre slight tight to turn

Pass 11 Nov 2008 49,861 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 42,302 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 35,288 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 28,627 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 GOX is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GOX, 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 GOX registered?

AR51 GOX is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 2 February 2002.

Is AR51 GOX safe to buy?

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