Nissan 280zx vs Nissan Micra: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Nissan 280zx
55%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Nissan Micra
71%
MOT pass rate · 829,762 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Nissan 280zx (55%) 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 280zx | Nissan Micra |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 55% | 71% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 45% | 29% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.5 | 1.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 75,071 mi | 85,745 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2 | 829,762 |
Most common faults
Nissan 280zx
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- floor corroded
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
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 280zx (55%) and Nissan Micra (71%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Nissan 280zx report Full Nissan Micra report Most reliable cars
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.