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Nissan Micra MOT Results

Registered in 1997
56.6% pass rate
from 1,342 tests in 2021
(17% worse than other 1997 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 1997 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Micra is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Body, chassis, structure (57% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 8.2% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 8.0% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 8.0% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.22% fail on Joints
    • 3.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure (71% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (66% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.15% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 2.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.1% fail on Chassis
      • 2.1% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.45% fail on Body
      • 0.22% fail on Other body component
      • 0.15% fail on Body condition
      • 0.075% fail on Panel
    • 0.37% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.22% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.15% fail on Pipe
    • 0.30% fail on Floor
    • 0.22% fail on Seats
      • 0.15% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.075% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.075% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.075% fail on Doors
      • 0.075% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.075% fail on Door condition
  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.0% fail on Headlamps (78% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Headlamp (83% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.15% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.45% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.6% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.37% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.15% fail on All direction indicators
      • 0.075% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.075% fail on Arm
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.52% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.30% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.15% fail on Horn
      • 0.075% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.30% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.15% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.15% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.075% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.075% fail on Position lamp
  • 15% fail on Suspension (19% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 13% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (170% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Suspension arms (59% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.22% fail on Pins and bushes (82% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.075% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (51% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.075% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.075% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.075% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.67% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.45% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.45% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.22% fail on Springs (86% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.075% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.075% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.15% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.075% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.075% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.075% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.075% fail on Suspension rod
  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 8.0% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (81% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 5.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (87% worse than other 1997 cars)
          • 4.5% fail on Service brake imbalance (170% worse than other 1997 cars)
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt
          • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.37% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.30% fail on Plate brake tester (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (5 times worse than other 1997 cars)
          • 0.075% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 2.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (130% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Brake pads (130% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.15% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.075% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.075% fail on Cable
    • 0.30% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.22% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.075% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.22% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.15% fail on Lever
      • 0.075% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.22% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.15% fail on Valves (5 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.15% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.075% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.075% fail on Hand lever
  • 10% fail on Visibility (48% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Wipers (51% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Washers (61% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.075% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.075% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.075% fail on View to rear
      • 0.075% fail on Mirrors
  • 6.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (79% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 6.6% fail on Seat belts (130% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 6.0% fail on Prescribed areas (160% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Condition
      • 0.075% fail on Requirements
    • 0.15% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (85% better than other 1997 cars)
  • 3.5% fail on Tyres
    • 1.9% fail on Condition
    • 1.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.15% fail on Size/type
  • 2.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (69% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (67% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Spark ignition (65% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Catalyst emissions (66% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.52% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.075% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.075% fail on NOx sensor
      • 0.075% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.075% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 1.2% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plates
  • 1.2% fail on Steering (67% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.75% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.30% fail on Steering linkage components (85% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Track rod end (89% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.075% fail on Power steering
      • 0.075% fail on Operation
    • 0.075% fail on Steering play
      • 0.075% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.075% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.075% fail on Condition

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