Nissan L grand vs Nissan Micra: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Nissan L grand
74%
MOT pass rate · 8 vehicles
Nissan Micra
71%
MOT pass rate · 829,762 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Nissan L grand (74%) 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 L grand | Nissan Micra |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% ✓ | 71% |
| MOT failure rate | 26% ✓ | 29% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.4 | 1.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 143,633 mi | 85,745 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 8 | 829,762 |
Most common faults
Nissan L grand
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.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 L grand (74%) 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.