Nissan Interstar visia dci vs Nissan Micra: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Nissan Interstar visia dci
93%
MOT pass rate · 9 vehicles
Nissan Micra
71%
MOT pass rate · 829,762 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Nissan Interstar visia dci (93%) 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 Interstar visia dci | Nissan Micra |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 93% ✓ | 71% |
| MOT failure rate | 7% ✓ | 29% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.7 ✓ | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 46,468 mi | 85,745 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 9 | 829,762 |
Most common faults
Nissan Interstar visia dci
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
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 Interstar visia dci (93%) 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.