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LN02 DRZ

2002 Nissan Micra

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,709 mi
Last recorded53,709 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN02 DRZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 53,709 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Nail in tyre both ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smear (3.4 (b) (i))

n/s body damage (no sharp edges)

underside corrosion

Fail 20 Apr 2026 53,704 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Nail in tyre both ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smear (3.4 (b) (i))

n/s body damage (no sharp edges)

underside corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2025 51,647 miles

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 51,639 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2023 45,535 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 42,091 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 42,091 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 39,508 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 29,310 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting low and perished

Rear both tyres perished

Pass 28 Sep 2016 23,887 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 23,826 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

brake fluid level just above minimum

Pass 15 Sep 2015 19,255 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 18,702 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 18,702 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 18,218 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 17,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 17,192 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 16,511 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 16,047 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 15,426 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 14,612 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 13,795 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 DRZ is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LN02 DRZ, 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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What year was LN02 DRZ registered?

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

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