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Nissan Micra MOT Results

56.0% pass rate
from 745 tests in 2017
(51% 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.

  • 22% fail on Suspension (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 16% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 15% fail on Component mounting (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Subframe mounting
      • 0.54% fail on Spring mounting
    • 3.4% fail on Shock absorbers (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Front drive shafts (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Constant velocity joints (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Drive shafts
      • 0.27% fail on Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
        • 0.13% fail on Universal joint
        • 0.13% fail on Drive shafts
    • 0.94% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.94% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
    • 0.94% fail on Wheel bearings
      • 0.94% fail on Rear
    • 0.67% fail on Front suspension joints
    • 0.27% fail on Coil springs
      • 0.13% fail on Condition
      • 0.13% fail on Location
    • 0.27% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.27% fail on Condition
    • 0.13% fail on Front suspension retaining and locking devices
  • 17% fail on Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
    • 3.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.7% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Individual lamps
        • 0.13% fail on All direction indicators
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 3.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
      • 3.4% fail on Fog lamp
      • 1.6% fail on Tell tale (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Switch
    • 3.2% fail on Position lamps
      • 2.7% fail on Front lamps
      • 0.54% fail on Rear lamps
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.27% fail on Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
        • 0.27% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
        • 0.13% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
    • 2.8% fail on Registration plate lamp
    • 1.9% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.67% fail on Horn (67% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Battery
    • 0.27% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.27% fail on Lamp
    • 0.13% fail on Electrical wiring
  • 10% fail on Brakes
    • 6.7% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.2% fail on Front wheels
      • 3.6% fail on Rear wheels
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.40% fail on Brake imbalance
    • 3.0% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 2.7% fail on Components
        • 2.1% fail on Pipes
        • 0.40% fail on Hoses
        • 0.13% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.27% fail on Leaks
      • 0.13% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
    • 1.3% fail on Hub components
      • 1.2% fail on Brake pads (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.2% fail on Parking brake
      • 1.2% fail on Condition
    • 0.27% fail on Restricted movement
  • 8.1% fail on Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions (39% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Exhaust system (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Emissions
    • 0.54% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.54% fail on Cap
    • 0.54% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 7.8% fail on Driver's view of the road
    • 4.6% fail on Wipers (63% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Washers
  • 7.4% fail on Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 7.4% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 7.4% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Condition
  • 6.7% fail on Tyres (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Tread depth (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Condition
    • 0.13% fail on Size/type
    • 0.13% fail on Valve stem
  • 5.1% fail on Body, Structure and General Items
    • 2.7% fail on Body condition (99% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Vehicle structure
      • 2.0% fail on Chassis
    • 0.54% fail on Doors
      • 0.40% fail on Passengers front
      • 0.27% fail on Passengers other
      • 0.13% fail on Drivers
    • 0.13% fail on Seats
      • 0.13% fail on Passengers
  • 1.5% fail on Steering (67% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Steering system (67% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.54% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.13% fail on Steering operation
    • 0.13% fail on Power steering
      • 0.13% fail on Other components
    • 0.13% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 1.5% fail on Registration plates and VIN
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plate
  • 0.13% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.13% fail on Attachment
Read the Honest John Review

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