1992 · 32 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1992 Nissan Micra MOT pass rate and common faults

116 MOT tests in 2024. 69.8% passed first time, compared with 68.8% for all cars the same age.

102About average
Passed first time69.8%
Failed or needed repairs30.2%
Typical mileage at test58,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 116 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.9%
  2. Headlamp aim: too low4.3%
  3. Rear fog lamp: not working3.4%
  4. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements3.4%
  5. Stop lamp: not working3.4%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.4%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.6%
  8. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.6%
  9. Service brake imbalance: across an axle2.6%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics23.3%
  2. Brakes21.6%
  3. Suspension12.1%
  4. Body & chassis7.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.3%
  7. Tyres4.3%
  8. Steering3.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded13.8%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened11.2%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength10.3%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.3%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1992 Nissan Micra?

In 2024, 69.8% of 1992 Nissan Micra cars passed their MOT first time, across 116 tests. The average for all 32-year-old cars was 68.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1992 Nissan Micra?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; headlamp aim: too low; rear fog lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1992 Nissan Micra reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).