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AR51 NVS

2002 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

122,969 mi
Last recorded122,969 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 NVS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2017 122,969 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 119,450 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 119,450 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 119,444 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective filler neck rusted (broken) (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 110,336 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 110,336 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 101,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 92,942 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 92,942 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 81,804 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 81,804 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 71,902 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 71,902 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 61,181 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 52,505 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 49,051 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 43,401 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 33,116 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 NVS is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NVS, 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 NVS registered?

AR51 NVS is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is AR51 NVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 NVS shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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