Nissan El gran vs Nissan Micra: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Nissan El gran
82%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Nissan Micra
71%
MOT pass rate · 829,762 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Nissan El gran (82%) 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 El gran | Nissan Micra |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 82% ✓ | 71% |
| MOT failure rate | 18% ✓ | 29% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 3.4 | 1.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | — | 85,745 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 829,762 |
Most common faults
Nissan El gran
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- engine management lamp illuminated
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.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 El gran (82%) 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.