Nissan Micra MOT Results

Registered in 1995
49.0% pass rate
from 600 tests in 2021
(47% worse than other 1995 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1995 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Micra is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Body, chassis, structure (95% worse than other 1995 cars)
    • 8.7% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 1995 cars)
      • 8.5% fail on Drive shafts (3 times worse than other 1995 cars)
        • 8.5% fail on Joints (3 times worse than other 1995 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.17% fail on Joints
    • 5.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure (180% worse than other 1995 cars)
      • 5.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (180% worse than other 1995 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Chassis
      • 2.7% fail on Chassis condition
      • 0.17% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 2.5% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.0% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.83% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (3 times worse than other 1995 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Pipe
    • 0.83% fail on Body
      • 0.33% fail on Body condition (5 times worse than other 1995 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Panel
      • 0.17% fail on Other body component
    • 0.17% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.17% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.17% fail on Doors
      • 0.17% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.17% fail on Door condition
    • 0.17% fail on Cabs
      • 0.17% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (34% worse than other 1995 cars)
    • 6.5% fail on Stop lamp (100% worse than other 1995 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Headlamps (110% worse than other 1995 cars)
      • 6.2% fail on Headlamp (130% worse than other 1995 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (3 times worse than other 1995 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.5% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.50% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.33% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.5% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.83% fail on Horn
      • 0.50% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.17% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 1.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.17% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.17% fail on Position lamp
  • 15% fail on Suspension
    • 11% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (140% worse than other 1995 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.33% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.17% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.50% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.33% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.33% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.17% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.33% fail on Anti-roll bars (81% better than other 1995 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.33% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.17% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.17% fail on Springs
      • 0.17% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.17% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.17% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 8.2% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (81% worse than other 1995 cars)
        • 5.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (84% worse than other 1995 cars)
          • 5.0% fail on Service brake imbalance (160% worse than other 1995 cars)
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.17% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt
          • 3.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.67% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.50% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.50% fail on Rbt
          • 0.50% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 2.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.0% fail on Hydraulic systems (5 times worse than other 1995 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Brake fluid (5 times worse than other 1995 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Valves (16 times worse than other 1995 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Reservoirs
    • 1.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.33% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.33% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.50% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.33% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.33% fail on Pedal
    • 0.17% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 13% fail on Visibility (81% worse than other 1995 cars)
    • 7.7% fail on Washers (100% worse than other 1995 cars)
    • 6.7% fail on Wipers (88% worse than other 1995 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on View to rear
      • 0.33% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.17% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.17% fail on Windscreen
  • 5.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (61% worse than other 1995 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Seat belts (92% worse than other 1995 cars)
      • 5.3% fail on Prescribed areas (140% worse than other 1995 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Condition
  • 5.3% fail on Tyres (92% worse than other 1995 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Tread depth (160% worse than other 1995 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Condition
    • 0.17% fail on Size/type
  • 4.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (45% better than other 1995 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (42% better than other 1995 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Spark ignition (41% better than other 1995 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Catalyst emissions (56% better than other 1995 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.33% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.33% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.17% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.17% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 1.7% fail on Steering (61% better than other 1995 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Steering linkage components (63% better than other 1995 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.33% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.17% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.67% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.67% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.17% fail on Power steering
      • 0.17% fail on Other components
  • 1.2% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plates

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