Nissan Micra MOT Results

Registered in 1991
62.3% pass rate
from 183 tests in 2021
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 1991 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Micra is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.4% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.6% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.6% fail on Side repeaters
    • 2.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 2.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.1% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.55% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.55% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.55% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.55% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.55% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.55% fail on Horn
  • 15% fail on Brakes
    • 10% fail on Brake performance
      • 8.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (170% worse than other 1991 cars)
        • 8.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (170% worse than other 1991 cars)
          • 6.6% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 1991 cars)
          • 4.4% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 1991 cars)
      • 6.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 6.0% fail on Rbt
          • 4.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.2% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt
          • 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.55% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.55% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.1% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.55% fail on Pedal
      • 0.55% fail on Hand lever
    • 1.1% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.55% fail on Servos
      • 0.55% fail on Reservoirs
    • 1.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.55% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.55% fail on Other components
  • 13% fail on Suspension
    • 7.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (99% worse than other 1991 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.1% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (9 times worse than other 1991 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.55% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.6% fail on Springs
      • 1.6% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.6% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.55% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.55% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.55% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.55% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.55% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.55% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.55% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.5% fail on Transmission (130% worse than other 1991 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Drive shafts (170% worse than other 1991 cars)
        • 5.5% fail on Joints (170% worse than other 1991 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.6% fail on Body
      • 1.1% fail on Panel
      • 1.1% fail on Other body component (4 times worse than other 1991 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Seats
      • 1.6% fail on Driver's seat
    • 1.1% fail on Chassis
      • 1.1% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.55% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.55% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.55% fail on Doors
      • 0.55% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.55% fail on Door condition
  • 7.7% fail on Visibility
    • 3.3% fail on Washers
    • 2.7% fail on Wipers
    • 0.55% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.55% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.55% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.55% fail on View to rear
      • 0.55% fail on Mirrors
  • 7.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 7.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 6.0% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 1.1% fail on Catalyst emissions
  • 4.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 4.4% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.7% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 1.6% fail on Condition
  • 3.8% fail on Tyres
    • 2.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.6% fail on Condition
    • 0.55% fail on Size/type
  • 1.6% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.55% fail on Steering
    • 0.55% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.55% fail on Track rod end
  • 0.55% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.55% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.55% fail on Belt(s)/padding

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