1998 Nissan Micra · 6,129 MOT tests
1998 Nissan Micra reliability
1998 Nissan Micras fail 46.2% of first MOT tests, 39% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 24 of 25 Micra years (6,129 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Micras: 36.3%)
- 46.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Micras: 36.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 39% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 25
- 66,388
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 25
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,129
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
1998 against the years either side
- 1997 cars: 34% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 1998 car does worse)
- 1999 cars: 36% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 1998 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 7.5% of tests fail here (168% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 55% fewer fails than comparable cars.
Common problems
What fails on a 1998 Nissan Micra
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics19.7%
- Suspension16.9%
- Body, chassis and structure14.9%
- Brakes12.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.8%
- Seat belts and airbags7.5%
- Tyres6.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 10.39%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
CV joint boot split or insecure 6.05%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Seat belt anchor area weakened 5.17%
Corrosion near a seat belt anchor can weaken the body and make the belt fail, so expert repair is needed.
Stop lamp not working 4.06%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.77%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Service brakes uneven across an axle 3.33%
One wheel is braking much less than its pair, so the car may pull to one side and stop poorly.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.75%) · Number plate lettering deteriorating (9.92%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (9.82%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.04%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (8.3%) · Suspension mounting area showing corrosion (6.58%)
Other years
Every Nissan Micra year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 1998 Nissan Micra reliable?
1998 Nissan Micras fail 46.2% of first MOT tests, 39% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 24 of 25 Micra years (6,129 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 1998 Nissan Micra MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (10.39% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (6.05% of tests), seat belt anchor area weakened (5.17% of tests).
How many miles should a 1998 Nissan Micra have done?
At its MOT aged about 25, a typical 1998 Nissan Micra shows 66,388 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
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