Nissan Elegance vs Nissan Micra: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Nissan Elegance
59%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Nissan Micra
71%
MOT pass rate · 829,762 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Nissan Elegance (59%) 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 Elegance | Nissan Micra |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 59% | 71% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 41% | 29% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 3.3 | 1.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 238,779 mi | 85,745 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 829,762 |
Most common faults
Nissan Elegance
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 Elegance (59%) 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.