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Nissan Micra MOT Results

Registered in 1998
52.1% pass rate
from 2,581 tests in 2021
(25% worse than other 1998 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 1998 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Micra is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Suspension (32% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 14% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Suspension arms (42% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.70% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.23% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.15% fail on Pins and bushes (88% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.97% fail on Anti-roll bars (61% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (75% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Linkage
      • 0.039% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.46% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.39% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.077% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.43% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.39% fail on Springs (81% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.15% fail on Coil springs (92% better than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Coil spring (94% better than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Mounting
    • 0.35% fail on Wheel bearings (71% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.19% fail on Other suspension component (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.039% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.12% fail on Axles
      • 0.12% fail on Axle (5 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.039% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.039% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (23% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Stop lamp (55% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Headlamps (78% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 5.1% fail on Headlamp (89% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.46% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.27% fail on Side repeaters (61% better than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.74% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.43% fail on Horn
      • 0.27% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.039% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.66% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (58% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Rear fog lamp (58% better than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.66% fail on Rear fog lamp (57% better than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Switch
    • 0.15% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.12% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.039% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.12% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.039% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.039% fail on Switch
  • 15% fail on Body, chassis, structure (61% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 8.4% fail on Transmission (190% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 8.2% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 8.1% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.23% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.23% fail on Joints
    • 4.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure (140% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (140% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.039% fail on Sub-frame condition
      • 0.039% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 2.2% fail on Chassis (76% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Chassis condition (77% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust system (60% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.62% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.54% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.077% fail on Pipe
    • 0.23% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.19% fail on Body
      • 0.12% fail on Panel
      • 0.039% fail on Body condition
      • 0.039% fail on Other body component
    • 0.19% fail on Doors (66% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.15% fail on Door condition
      • 0.039% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.039% fail on Door condition
    • 0.12% fail on Cabs
      • 0.12% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.077% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.077% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.077% fail on Floor
    • 0.077% fail on Seats
      • 0.077% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.077% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.077% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.039% fail on Towbar
      • 0.039% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.039% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 9.6% fail on Brake performance (31% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 5.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (90% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 5.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (94% worse than other 1998 cars)
          • 4.7% fail on Service brake imbalance (170% worse than other 1998 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.039% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.039% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 4.5% fail on Service brake performance (64% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 4.5% fail on Rbt (68% worse than other 1998 cars)
          • 3.8% fail on Service brake performance (70% worse than other 1998 cars)
          • 0.93% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.039% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.039% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.039% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.19% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (77% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads (79% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.43% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.039% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.039% fail on Cable
    • 2.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.23% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.19% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.039% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.12% fail on Valves
      • 0.039% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.12% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (91% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Anti-lock braking system (91% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.077% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.077% fail on Lever
    • 0.077% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.039% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 9.0% fail on Visibility (33% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Wipers (34% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Washers (41% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on View to rear
      • 0.19% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.077% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.077% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.077% fail on Windscreen
  • 8.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (110% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 8.3% fail on Seat belts (190% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 7.3% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Condition (130% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Attachment
      • 0.039% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.039% fail on Airbags
      • 0.039% fail on Drivers airbag
    • 0.039% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 4.5% fail on Tyres
    • 2.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.8% fail on Condition
    • 0.15% fail on Size/type
  • 2.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (74% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (77% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Spark ignition (75% better than other 1998 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Catalyst emissions (81% better than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on Emissions not tested (55% better than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.077% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.077% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.35% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.19% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.039% fail on Other leaks
  • 2.0% fail on Steering (43% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.2% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.077% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.039% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.039% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.039% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.039% fail on Other components
        • 0.039% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.50% fail on Steering gear (54% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Steering rack (51% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.077% fail on Power steering (81% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Operation
      • 0.039% fail on Other components
    • 0.039% fail on Steering play
      • 0.039% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.4% fail on Identification of the vehicle (57% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plates (57% worse than other 1998 cars)
  • 0.15% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.15% fail on Condition
  • 0.039% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.039% fail on Belt(s)/padding

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