Nissan 100sx vs Nissan Micra: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Nissan 100sx
0%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Nissan Micra
71%
MOT pass rate · 829,762 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Nissan 100sx (0%) and Nissan Micra (71%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Nissan 100sx | Nissan Micra |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 0% | 71% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 100% | 29% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 13.0 | 1.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 108,552 mi | 85,745 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 829,762 |
Most common faults
Nissan 100sx
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nissan Micra
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Nissan 100sx (0%) and Nissan Micra (71%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.