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NISSAN MICRA2002 · 1.0L PETROL

MU02 AFZ

Vehicle Insight Summary

NISSAN MICRA (2002, PETROL, 998cc) — mileage recorded at 43,208. MOT status: not recorded. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.

MOT
Expired
Expires 13/03/2024
Tax
Untaxed
Expires 31/03/2024
Fuel
PETROL
Year
2002
Engine
998cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent inspection data. The final MOT test conducted on 14 March 2023 at 43,208 miles resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded, indicating that all systems were in an acceptable condition at that time. However, as more than three years have passed since this recorded test, the current roadworthiness status is unverified and a fresh inspection is mandatory to identify any recent mechanical degradation. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,800 miles per year. Between February 2021 at 38,423 miles and March 2023 at 43,208 miles, the car covered only 4,785 miles over two years. This low usage suggests minimal mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine components, but such intermittent use often leads to secondary issues such as perished rubber, seized brake calipers, or fluid degradation which are not always captured by a mileage test alone. The history shows two instances of failure in 2021 and 2022 that were immediately rectified to achieve pass on the same day. While the specific faults are not detailed in this summary, the lack of recurring advisories in the passing tests suggests the vehicle was maintained adequately. A buyer must prioritize a physical inspection for structural corrosion on the sills and wheel arches, as low-mileage older cars often sit stationary for long periods. Additionally, checking the tyres for age cracking and the state of the suspension bushes is essential given the age and low-usage pattern.

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50
/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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Full MOT History

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent inspection data. The final MOT test conducted on 14 March 2023 at 43,208 miles resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded, indicating that all systems were in an acceptable condition at that time. However, as more than three years have passed since this recorded test, the current roadworthiness status is unverified and a fresh inspection is mandatory to identify any recent mechanical degradation. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,800 miles per year. Between February 2021 at 38,423 miles and March 2023 at 43,208 miles, the car covered only 4,785 miles over two years. This low usage suggests minimal mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine components, but such intermittent use often leads to secondary issues such as perished rubber, seized brake calipers, or fluid degradation which are not always captured by a mileage test alone. The history shows two instances of failure in 2021 and 2022 that were immediately rectified to achieve pass on the same day. While the specific faults are not detailed in this summary, the lack of recurring advisories in the passing tests suggests the vehicle was maintained adequately. A buyer must prioritize a physical inspection for structural corrosion on the sills and wheel arches, as low-mileage older cars often sit stationary for long periods. Additionally, checking the tyres for age cracking and the state of the suspension bushes is essential given the age and low-usage pattern.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 2002 Nissan Micra (MU02 AFZ), we found 5 MOT results in the period of February 2021 to March 2023.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 60% pass rate, with 3 passes and 2 failures recorded. While not perfect, the history shows a relatively typical pattern of MOT passes and fails.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Lighting (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There is 1 advisory notice in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 1 failure item has been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (6.1.”.

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ADVISORY