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Nissan Elgrang vs Nissan Micra: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Nissan Elgrang
67%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Nissan Micra
71%
MOT pass rate · 829,762 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Nissan Elgrang (67%) 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 Elgrang Nissan Micra
MOT pass rate 67% 71%
MOT failure rate 33% 29%
Faults & advisories per test 2.1 1.9
Dangerous-fault share 0% 1%
Average mileage 192,908 mi 85,745 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1 829,762

Most common faults

Nissan Elgrang

  1. Propshaft component defective
  2. sun strip fitted, but not solid black
  3. Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)
  4. Horn not working (1.6.2a)
  5. Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
  6. Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nissan Micra

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  4. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Nissan Elgrang (67%) and Nissan Micra (71%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Nissan Elgrang 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.