1994 · 30 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1994 Nissan Micra MOT pass rate and common faults

235 MOT tests in 2024. 58.7% passed first time, compared with 67.5% for all cars the same age.

87Well below average
Passed first time58.7%
Failed or needed repairs41.3%
Typical mileage at test74,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 235 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength9.8%
  2. Service brake imbalance: across an axle6.0%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.5%
  4. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam4.3%
  5. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.8%
  6. Stop lamp: not working3.8%
  7. Headlamp: not working on main beam3.0%
  8. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced3.0%
  9. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.0%
  10. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements2.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics33.2%
  2. Brakes20.0%
  3. Suspension16.2%
  4. Body & chassis14.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks10.6%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.9%
  7. Seat belts & airbags4.3%
  8. Tyres3.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded18.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure17.9%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.5%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.2%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.7%

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 1994 Nissan Micra?

In 2024, 58.7% of 1994 Nissan Micra cars passed their MOT first time, across 235 tests. The average for all 30-year-old cars was 67.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1994 Nissan Micra?

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

Is the 1994 Nissan Micra reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 87, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).