1999 · 25 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1999 Nissan Micra MOT pass rate and common faults

2,078 MOT tests in 2024. 54.4% passed first time, compared with 63.3% for all cars the same age.

86Well below average
Passed first time54.4%
Failed or needed repairs45.6%
Typical mileage at test66,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,078 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength10.1%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.7%
  3. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced5.4%
  4. Service brake imbalance: across an axle5.2%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.4%
  6. Stop lamp: not working3.0%
  7. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.0%
  8. Position lamp: not working2.9%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.9%
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics31.9%
  2. Brakes23.3%
  3. Body & chassis17.7%
  4. Suspension16.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.7%
  6. Seat belts & airbags7.4%
  7. Tyres6.3%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.0%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded11.3%
  4. Registration plates: inscription illegible10.9%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened10.2%

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 1999 Nissan Micra?

In 2024, 54.4% of 1999 Nissan Micra cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,078 tests. The average for all 25-year-old cars was 63.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1999 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; seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1999 Nissan Micra reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 86, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).