Nissan 180sx vs Nissan Micra: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Nissan 180sx
76%
MOT pass rate · 117 vehicles
More reliable
Nissan Micra
71%
MOT pass rate · 829,762 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Nissan 180sx is the more reliable of the two — 76% pass first time versus 71%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Nissan 180sx | Nissan Micra |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 76% ✓ | 71% |
| MOT failure rate | 24% ✓ | 29% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 1.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 1% |
| Average mileage | 143,236 mi | 85,745 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 117 | 829,762 |
Most common faults
Nissan 180sx
- 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)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Oil leak
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 180sx is the more reliable of the two — 76% pass first time versus 71%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.