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Nissan Micra MOT Results

59.8% pass rate

from 453 tests in 2021

(48% worse than other pre-1990 cars)

Number of tests by age

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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 pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Micra is unusually good or bad.

15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 4.6% fail on Headlamps
  - 4.6% fail on Headlamp
- 4.4% fail on Direction indicators
  - 4.4% fail on Flashing type
    - 2.6% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    - 2.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 0.22% fail on Switch
- 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
- 3.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 3.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 3.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.22% fail on Switch
- 1.5% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 1.3% fail on Battery(ies)
  - 0.22% fail on Horn
- 0.66% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
  - 0.66% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  - 0.22% fail on Main beam tell-tale
- 0.44% fail on Stop lamp (82% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.44% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.22% fail on Hazard warning
  - 0.22% fail on Switch
14% fail on Suspension (94% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 9.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Shock absorbers (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Wheel bearings
- 1.5% fail on Suspension arms
  - 0.88% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.44% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.22% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.44% fail on Springs
  - 0.44% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
- 0.22% fail on Macpherson strut
  - 0.22% fail on Pins and bushes
13% fail on Brakes (42% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 10% fail on Brake performance (53% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  - 8.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    - 8.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      - 5.1% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      - 4.4% fail on Service brake imbalance (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  - 2.9% fail on Service brake performance
    - 2.9% fail on Rbt
      - 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.44% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 2.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 2.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 0.88% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.88% fail on Rbt
      - 0.88% fail on Parking brake performance
- 2.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 0.66% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.66% fail on Lever
- 0.44% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.44% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
- 0.22% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.22% fail on Hand lever
- 0.22% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.22% fail on Master cylinder
- 0.22% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 0.22% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 0.22% fail on Brake pads
12% fail on Body, chassis, structure (89% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 4.4% fail on Exhaust system (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 3.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  - 3.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 3.1% fail on Transmission (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  - 2.9% fail on Drive shafts (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    - 2.9% fail on Joints (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  - 0.22% fail on Prop shafts
    - 0.22% fail on Joints
- 1.3% fail on Chassis
  - 1.3% fail on Chassis condition
- 0.88% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.88% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.66% fail on Body
  - 0.44% fail on Panel
  - 0.22% fail on Other body component
- 0.44% fail on Engine mounting (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  - 0.44% fail on Engine mounting condition (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Bumpers
- 0.22% fail on Floor
- 0.22% fail on Seats
  - 0.22% fail on Driver's seat
  - 0.22% fail on Passenger's seat
7.5% fail on Visibility
- 4.6% fail on Wipers (90% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Washers
- 0.66% fail on View to rear (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  - 0.66% fail on Mirrors (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
4.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 4.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 4.6% fail on Spark ignition
    - 3.5% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    - 1.1% fail on Emissions not tested
    - 0.44% fail on Catalyst emissions
  - 0.44% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.44% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
4.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 4.4% fail on Seat belts (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  - 4.0% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  - 0.22% fail on Requirements
  - 0.22% fail on Condition
2.6% fail on Tyres
- 1.8% fail on Tread depth (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Condition
- 0.22% fail on Size/type
1.3% fail on Steering (63% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.88% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.66% fail on Track rod end
  - 0.22% fail on Steering arm
- 0.44% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.22% fail on Operation
  - 0.22% fail on Steering rack
0.88% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.88% fail on Registration plates
0.66% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.44% fail on Attachment
- 0.22% fail on Condition

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