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LM51 OTJ

2002 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

81,191 mi
Last recorded81,191 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 OTJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 81,191 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 81,137 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side stuck on (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 79,161 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2017 74,682 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 65,157 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Jun 2015 58,203 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 58,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 50,805 miles

Both Front tyres old & perishing

Coolant level below min

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 42,381 miles

Both Rear Tyres Old & Perished!

Pass 18 Jun 2012 37,476 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 34,832 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 32,556 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 29,641 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 26,796 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 23,902 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 19,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 19,799 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 OTJ is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LM51 OTJ, 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 OTJ is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 9 January 2002.

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