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Nissan Micra MOT Results

Registered in 1996
52.2% pass rate
from 956 tests in 2021
(33% worse than other 1996 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 1996 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Micra is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Body, chassis, structure (74% worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 8.1% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 7.8% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 7.7% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.21% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.21% fail on Joints
    • 4.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure (120% worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (110% worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 2.6% fail on Chassis
      • 2.6% fail on Chassis condition (69% worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.52% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.52% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.52% fail on Body
      • 0.31% fail on Panel
      • 0.10% fail on Body condition
      • 0.10% fail on Other body component
    • 0.21% fail on Doors
      • 0.10% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.10% fail on Door condition
      • 0.10% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.10% fail on Door condition
    • 0.10% fail on Floor
    • 0.10% fail on Seats
      • 0.10% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.10% fail on Cabs
      • 0.10% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 16% fail on Suspension (34% worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 12% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (150% worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.9% fail on Linkage ball joints (3 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.10% fail on Linkage
    • 2.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.73% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.31% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.10% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.10% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.52% fail on Wheel bearings (66% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.10% fail on Springs
      • 0.10% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.10% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.10% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.10% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.10% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.5% fail on Headlamps (61% worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Headlamp (70% worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Dipswitch
    • 4.4% fail on Direction indicators (69% worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Flashing type (69% worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 4.0% fail on Individual direction indicators (140% worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.10% fail on All direction indicators
      • 0.10% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.10% fail on Arm
    • 4.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.63% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (73% worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.8% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.8% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.73% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (3 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.42% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.31% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.10% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.21% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.21% fail on Switch
    • 0.10% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.10% fail on All position lamps
  • 15% fail on Brakes (31% worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 11% fail on Brake performance (61% worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 7.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (150% worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 7.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (160% worse than other 1996 cars)
          • 6.7% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
      • 5.3% fail on Service brake performance (110% worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 5.1% fail on Rbt (110% worse than other 1996 cars)
          • 3.9% fail on Service brake performance (87% worse than other 1996 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake imbalance (140% worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.73% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.63% fail on Rbt
          • 0.63% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.10% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.10% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.21% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.10% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.52% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.42% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.10% fail on Brake drums
    • 1.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.52% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.21% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.21% fail on Valves
      • 0.10% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.31% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.21% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.10% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.10% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.10% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.10% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.10% fail on Servos
    • 0.10% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.10% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 15% fail on Visibility (110% worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 9.1% fail on Washers (160% worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Wipers (68% worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.21% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.21% fail on View to rear
      • 0.21% fail on Mirrors
  • 7.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (78% worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 6.9% fail on Seat belts (110% worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 6.6% fail on Prescribed areas (150% worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Condition
    • 0.10% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 4.8% fail on Tyres (63% worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Tread depth (100% worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Condition
    • 0.10% fail on Size/type
  • 2.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (69% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (68% better than other 1996 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Spark ignition (65% better than other 1996 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Catalyst emissions (67% better than other 1996 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.10% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.10% fail on NOx sensor
    • 0.10% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.10% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 1.8% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.8% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.73% fail on Steering (82% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Steering linkage components (83% better than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Track rod end (79% better than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.21% fail on Power steering
      • 0.21% fail on Other components
    • 0.10% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.10% fail on Operation
  • 0.10% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.10% fail on Belt(s)/padding

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