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AU02 LPY

2002 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,936 mi
Last recorded109,936 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 LPY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2019 109,936 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scored (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

various damage around vehicle

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 14 Feb 2018 106,096 miles

Nearside and offside sills are corroded at the rear but not excessive

Pass 15 Feb 2017 96,506 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 88,021 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 81,058 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 72,347 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 72,346 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 61,306 miles

Horn ineffective

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate delaminated

Fail 1 Nov 2012 61,306 miles

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

Horn ineffective

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate delaminated

Pass 2 Mar 2011 42,880 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 36,277 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 32,983 miles

o.s.f.fog light glass broken.

Fail 3 Apr 2009 32,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

o.s.f.fog light glass broken.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 28,733 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 24,990 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 20,543 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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AU02 LPY is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU02 LPY, 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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AU02 LPY is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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