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AE02 ORW

2002 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

51,774 mi
Last recorded51,774 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Nissan Micra47,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 ORW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 51,774 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 51,774 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel cylinder ? (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 51,432 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 51,431 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 50,929 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both sides (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 50,422 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 50,422 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 49,883 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 49,099 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 48,279 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 46,692 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 46,692 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 45,112 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 45,112 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 43,123 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to crack and split.

Fail 24 Mar 2014 43,123 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

o/s/r tyre starting to crack and split.

Pass 22 Mar 2013 40,380 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 40,380 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 37,104 miles

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

o/s front brake disc surface poor condition

Pass 18 Mar 2011 33,168 miles

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

both rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 17 Mar 2010 29,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Mar 2009 26,745 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 23,711 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 21,170 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 18,205 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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AE02 ORW is a 2002 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AE02 ORW, 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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AE02 ORW is a 2002 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 March 2002.

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