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AR51 HCD

2002 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 HCD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear outers (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Nov 2015

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear outers (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 38,775 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Jan 2013
Pass 5 Jan 2012
Pass 10 Jan 2011

Both rear tyres perished in tread

Nearside front tyre perished in tread

Pass 8 Jan 2010

Both rear tyres perished in tread

Nearside front tyre perished in tread

Pass 12 Jan 2009

unable to read mileage display

Pass 7 Jan 2008 22,520 miles

nearside front tyre is cracked and perished

nearside rear tyre is cracked and perished

offside rear tyre is cracked and perished

Pass 4 Jan 2007 20,737 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 18,678 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 HCD 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 91.7%.

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 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 HCD, 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 HCD registered?

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

Is AR51 HCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 HCD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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