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AR51 HBF

2002 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,659 mi
Last recorded128,659 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 HBF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 128,659 miles

radiator in poor condition

Fail 7 Jan 2016 128,659 miles

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

radiator in poor condition

Pass 7 Jan 2015 125,086 miles

offside front headlamp glass holed

radiator in poor condition

Fail 3 Jan 2015 125,083 miles

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

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

offside front headlamp glass holed

radiator in poor condition

Pass 15 Jan 2014 121,274 miles

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

O/S/F headlamp glass holed.

O/S/R outer sill starting to corrode.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Tailgate handle loose.

Fail 10 Jan 2014 121,252 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

O/S/F headlamp glass holed.

O/S/R outer sill starting to corrode.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Tailgate handle loose.

Pass 9 Jan 2013 116,272 miles

Bottom of rad damp.

N/S/R wheel arch slight damage.

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

O/S/F headlamp glass stonechip / holed.

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 116,272 miles

Bottom of rad damp.

N/S/R wheel arch slight damage.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

O/S/F headlamp glass stonechip / holed.

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 111,238 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside headlamp holed

rear wiper split

Pass 8 Jan 2011 104,314 miles

bonnet catch vertical support member fractured at lower fixing point

os headlamp lens holed[not affecting beam pattern]

Pass 11 Jan 2010 93,124 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 75,880 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 57,831 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 43,642 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 31,480 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 HBF is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HBF, 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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AR51 HBF is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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