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LM51 LCE

2002 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

37,580 mi
Last recorded37,580 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 LCE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 37,580 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 37,229 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 36,633 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 36,583 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 36,578 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 36,555 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 36,555 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 36,495 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 36,494 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 35,871 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 35,148 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 35,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 34,046 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 32,266 miles

osr tyre perished slightly

Pass 8 Jan 2013 32,687 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 29,269 miles

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

nsr osr tyres perished on sidewall

Fail 12 Jan 2012 29,269 miles

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

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

nsr osr tyres perished on sidewall

Pass 11 Jan 2011 27,321 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 25,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 25,093 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 22,339 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 20,102 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 17,987 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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LM51 LCE is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LM51 LCE, 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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LM51 LCE is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is LM51 LCE safe to buy?

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