1993 · 31 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1993 Nissan Micra MOT pass rate and common faults

139 MOT tests in 2024. 60.4% passed first time, compared with 67.5% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time60.4%
Failed or needed repairs39.6%
Typical mileage at test74,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 139 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength10.8%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.2%
  3. Service brake imbalance: across an axle6.5%
  4. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid5.0%
  5. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced5.0%
  6. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements5.0%
  7. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.6%
  8. Stop lamp: not working3.6%
  9. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.6%
  10. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes26.6%
  2. Lights & electrics22.3%
  3. Body & chassis20.1%
  4. Suspension19.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)12.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks9.4%
  7. Seat belts & airbags7.9%
  8. Tyres4.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded18.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.5%
  3. Registration plates: inscription illegible9.4%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened7.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. 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 1993 Nissan Micra?

In 2024, 60.4% of 1993 Nissan Micra cars passed their MOT first time, across 139 tests. The average for all 31-year-old cars was 67.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1993 Nissan Micra?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; service brake imbalance: across an axle. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 1993 Nissan Micra reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).