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LM51 UGU

2002 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,305 mi
Last recorded118,305 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 UGU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 118,305 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 102,341 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 102,341 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 94,133 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2015 94,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside 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)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2014 83,388 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside and offside front and rear chassis rails and rear inner sills are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

nearside and offside front outer anti roll bar bushes are perishing/cracking but at the time of test no excessive play was present

nearside front wiper blade is split but at the time of test cleared screen all ok

Fail 15 Dec 2014 83,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside and offside front and rear chassis rails and rear inner sills are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

nearside and offside front outer anti roll bar bushes are perishing/cracking but at the time of test no excessive play was present

nearside front wiper blade is split but at the time of test cleared screen all ok

Pass 14 Dec 2013 75,685 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 75,685 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 68,287 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

air bag light on please note this will bean mot fail soon/.

slight brake bind o/.s front

Pass 7 Nov 2011 62,493 miles

N/S/R Parking brake cable insecure

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 62,451 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

N/S/R Parking brake cable insecure

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 57,549 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 50,487 miles

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer wall

offside rear tyre is cracking and splitting on outer wall

slight play in offside inner steering joint

Pass 19 May 2008 49,372 miles

Nearside Inner 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)

WIPERS ARE POOR

Pass 22 May 2007 47,190 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 47,183 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 42,550 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 UGU is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UGU, 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 UGU is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 January 2002.

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