MOT performance
1998 Nissan Micra: MOT pass rate and common failures
Of 2,964 MOT tests on 1998-registered Nissan Micras in 2023–2024 (on average 24.7 years old at test, median 67,398 miles), 53.5% passed first time, 10.5 points lower than the Nissan Micra overall. Allowing for age, mileage and fuel, 1998 Nissan Micras failed 56% more often than comparable cars.
2,964 MOT tests on 1,662 vehicles, 2023–2024 · Source: DVSA (Open Government Licence) · Analysis: 73 Auto
Check a specific car's MOT history and running costsAt a glance
| Figure | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| First-time pass rate | 53.5% | ±1.8 pts (95%), n = 2,964 |
| All Nissan Micras | 64.0% | n = 502,606 |
| Failures vs similar cars | 1.56× | same age, mileage and fuel = 1.00 |
| Tests with a dangerous defect | 10.5% | n = 2,964 |
| Average age at test | 24.7 years | n = 2,964 |
Where 1998 Nissan Micras fail
| Area | Tests failed on it | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights, reflectors and electrical | 20.4% | +61% |
| Suspension | 17.4% | +100% |
| Body, chassis and structure | 14.9% | +124% |
| Brakes | 13.4% | +43% |
| Driver's view of the road | 9.7% | +64% |
| Seat belts and airbags | 8.0% | +255% |
| Tyres | 6.4% | +112% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.0% | -55% |
| Steering | 1.9% | -15% |
| Registration plates and VIN | 1.2% | +91% |
| Road wheels | 0.2% | +4% |
| Speedometer and driving controls | 0.1% | +37% |
Most common failure items
| Item | Area | Share of tests |
|---|---|---|
| Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength | Suspension | 13.12% |
| Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | Body, chassis and structure | 7.59% |
| Prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced | Seat belts and airbags | 6.41% |
| Stop lamp: not working | Lights, reflectors and electrical | 4.76% |
| Service brake imbalance: across an axle | Brakes | 4.39% |
Check a specific 1998 Nissan Micra
Enter a UK registration to see that car's own MOT history and what it is likely to cost to own. Your first check is free and shows the vehicle summary and its headline ownership cost. The category-by-category breakdown is part of a paid check.
UK number plate or 17-character VIN
About this data. These are MOT test results, not a measure of mechanical reliability: a car's MOT outcome reflects its condition on the day, which depends on how it has been maintained and driven as well as how it was built. Figures cover class 4 vehicles (cars and light vans), normal tests only (retests excluded), outcomes pass, fail and pass after rectification at the station; vehicles at least 2.5 years old at test. Tests from 2023-01-01 to 2024-12-30. “Compared with similar cars” means compared with the national rate for cars of the same age, mileage band and fuel. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Makes and models are matched to 73 Auto's vehicle catalogue; tests that can't be matched are left out rather than guessed. See how the MOT figures are produced.