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LN02 DPE

2002 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,877 mi
Last recorded67,877 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN02 DPE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 67,877 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 67,875 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2019 57,570 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 57,570 miles

Offside 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 49,311 miles

NSF wiper juddering slightly.

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 49,311 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OSR inner sill. 2 patches (2.4.A.3)

Front inner brake pads appear low.

NSF brake binding slightly.

NSF wiper juddering slightly.

OSF tyre tread low.

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 47,359 miles

Both rear tyres tread low.

Corrosion at NSR metal brake pipe.

Nail lodged in tread of NSR tyre.

Fail 2 Feb 2017 47,359 miles

Both rear tyres tread low.

Corrosion at NSR metal brake pipe.

Nail lodged in tread of NSR tyre.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 45,336 miles

Both rear tyres tread low.

Fail 4 Feb 2016 45,326 miles

Stop lamp not working All stop lamps not working. (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres tread low.

Pass 5 Feb 2015 43,186 miles

Both rear tyres tread low.

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 40,696 miles

both rear tyres have slight cracking due to age

Fail 3 Feb 2014 40,696 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres have slight cracking due to age

Pass 4 Feb 2013 38,171 miles

Front brake pads low.

OSF brake binding slightly.

Pass 2 Feb 2012 35,303 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

Rear registration plate deteriorating.

Pass 8 Feb 2011 34,612 miles

wheel trims fitted all round

Pass 8 Feb 2010 32,289 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 29,882 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 7 Feb 2008 27,468 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 25,055 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 22,594 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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LN02 DPE is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 LN02 DPE, 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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LN02 DPE is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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