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LM51 UGY

2002 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,940 mi
Last recorded137,940 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 UGY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 137,940 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 129,494 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2019 129,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 123,042 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate eml light (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 123,042 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate eml light (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 117,179 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall cracking

engine check light on

Pass 11 Aug 2016 108,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine malfunction light on

Fail 10 Aug 2015 101,737 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 101,737 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 85,673 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 85,673 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 84,731 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 84,731 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 80,537 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 75,311 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 75,311 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 68,714 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 63,901 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 59,797 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 55,791 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 UGY is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UGY, 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 UGY is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 February 2002.

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