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AR51 HVC

2002 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

90,306 mi
Last recorded90,306 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 HVC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 90,306 miles

Nearside Front cv gaitor perishing

Nearside Front headlamp lens damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer sill starting to corrode

Offside Rear Outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 22 May 2019 80,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer cv gaitor perishing

Nearside Rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Offside Front indicator lens discoloured

Offside Rear brake pipe starting to corrode

brake pedal rubber worn

n/s/r / o/s/r sills starting to corrode

windscreen chipped

Pass 24 May 2018 73,242 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 69,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 May 2017 69,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 62,811 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 62,811 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 59,710 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

management light on

Fail 22 May 2015 59,710 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

management light on

Fail 22 May 2014 55,965 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 May 2014 55,965 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2013 50,064 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2013 50,064 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 45,020 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 45,020 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 41,740 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 33,748 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 33,748 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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 28 Apr 2009 26,061 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 19,989 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 19,832 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 17,187 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 13,870 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 HVC is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Green with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HVC, 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 HVC is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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