Nissan Gti-r pulsar vs Nissan Micra: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Nissan Gti-r pulsar
60%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Nissan Micra
71%
MOT pass rate · 829,762 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Nissan Gti-r pulsar (60%) 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 Gti-r pulsar | Nissan Micra |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 60% | 71% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 40% | 29% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.4 | 1.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 130,309 mi | 85,745 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 829,762 |
Most common faults
Nissan Gti-r pulsar
- Oil leak
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- sports exhaust fitted
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Bolts missing from front engine support cross member
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 Gti-r pulsar (60%) 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.