Nissan Unknown (2002)
2002 Nissan Unknown
CarHunch analysed 316 real MOT records for the 2002 Nissan Unknown. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
What to check before buying a 2002 Nissan Unknown
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (43%) | 137 | 0% | 0 |
| Petrol (43%) | 136 | 37% | 0.99 |
| Electric (6%) | 19 | 0% | 0 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (3%) | 11 | 6.1% | 0.36 |
| LPG (2%) | 7 | 0% | 0 |
| Other (1%) | 3 | 66.7% | 1 |
| Gas (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 66.7% | 1 |
2002 Nissan Unknown — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 37 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 82% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2002 Nissan Unknown
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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37.6%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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37%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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33.3%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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32.7%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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32.1%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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26.1%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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24.2%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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15.8%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2002. Counts include advisories and failures.
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