Nissan Micra MOT Results

Registered in 1994
57.4% pass rate
from 467 tests in 2021
(24% worse than other 1994 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 1994 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Micra is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (31% worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 8.1% fail on Stop lamp (140% worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.43% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.21% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.9% 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
    • 0.86% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.43% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.43% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 13% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 6.2% fail on Transmission (140% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 6.0% fail on Drive shafts (180% worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 6.0% fail on Joints (190% worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.21% fail on Joints
    • 2.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 2.4% fail on Chassis
      • 2.4% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.86% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.64% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.21% fail on Hose
    • 0.43% fail on Body
      • 0.21% fail on Panel
      • 0.21% fail on Other body component
    • 0.21% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.21% fail on Cabs
      • 0.21% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 12% fail on Suspension
    • 10% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (140% worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.43% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.21% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.86% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.21% fail on Linkage
      • 0.21% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.21% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.43% fail on Springs
      • 0.21% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.21% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.21% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.43% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.21% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.21% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.21% fail on Macpherson strut
  • 11% fail on Visibility (66% worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on Washers (77% worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Wipers (69% worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.21% fail on Windscreen
  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 7.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 5.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (71% worse than other 1994 cars)
          • 4.5% fail on Service brake imbalance (130% worse than other 1994 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.64% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.43% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.43% fail on Rbt
          • 0.43% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 2.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.21% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.21% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.1% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.86% fail on Valves (10 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.43% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 4.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 4.5% fail on Seat belts
      • 3.9% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.64% fail on Condition
  • 4.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (44% better than other 1994 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.6% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.6% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.86% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.21% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.21% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.21% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.21% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.21% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 3.2% fail on Tyres
    • 1.7% fail on Condition
    • 1.7% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.3% fail on Steering (69% better than other 1994 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.64% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.21% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.21% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.21% fail on Power steering
      • 0.21% fail on Operation
    • 0.21% fail on Steering wheel
  • 0.86% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.86% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.21% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.21% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.21% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.21% fail on Condition

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