Nissan Micra MOT Results

Registered in 1993
55.1% pass rate
from 332 tests in 2021
(32% worse than other 1993 cars)
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 1993 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Micra is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Body, chassis, structure (100% worse than other 1993 cars)
    • 8.1% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 7.2% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 1993 cars)
        • 7.2% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.90% fail on Joints
    • 6.6% fail on Exhaust system (99% worse than other 1993 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure (140% worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (130% worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.30% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 1.5% fail on Doors
      • 0.90% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.90% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.30% fail on Door condition
      • 0.30% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.30% fail on Door condition
    • 1.2% fail on Chassis
      • 1.2% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.90% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.90% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (4 times worse than other 1993 cars)
    • 0.90% fail on Body
      • 0.60% fail on Panel
      • 0.30% fail on Other body component
  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.3% fail on Stop lamp (120% worse than other 1993 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.7% fail on Headlamp (88% worse than other 1993 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.90% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.60% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.60% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.30% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.30% fail on Switch
    • 0.60% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.30% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.30% fail on Horn
  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 8.7% fail on Brake performance
      • 7.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (140% worse than other 1993 cars)
        • 7.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (150% worse than other 1993 cars)
          • 4.2% fail on Service brake performance (190% worse than other 1993 cars)
          • 3.9% fail on Service brake imbalance (110% worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.8% fail on Rbt
          • 4.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.30% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.30% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt
          • 0.90% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.30% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.30% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (200% worse than other 1993 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Brake pads (2 times worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.60% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.90% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.60% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.30% fail on Valves
    • 0.60% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.30% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 12% fail on Suspension
    • 11% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (150% worse than other 1993 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.90% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.30% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.30% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.30% fail on Anti-roll bar
  • 11% fail on Visibility
    • 6.3% fail on Washers
    • 4.5% fail on Wipers
    • 0.30% fail on View to rear
      • 0.30% fail on Mirrors
  • 6.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.6% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.8% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.8% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.30% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.30% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 6.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (110% worse than other 1993 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Seat belts (110% worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 5.1% fail on Prescribed areas (140% worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Condition
  • 3.9% fail on Tyres
    • 2.7% fail on Tread depth (150% worse than other 1993 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Condition
  • 1.2% fail on Steering (71% better than other 1993 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.60% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.30% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.30% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.30% fail on Steering play
      • 0.30% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.90% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.90% fail on Registration plates

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