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Nissan Micra vs Nissan Micra n-tec ig-t: reliability comparison

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

Nissan Micra
71%
MOT pass rate · 829,762 vehicles
Nissan Micra n-tec ig-t
88%
MOT pass rate · 717 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Nissan Micra n-tec ig-t is the more reliable of the two — 88% pass first time versus 71%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Nissan Micra Nissan Micra n-tec ig-t
MOT pass rate 71% 88% ✓
MOT failure rate 29% 12% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 1.9 1.4 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 1% ✓ 4%
Average mileage 85,745 mi 31,455 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 829,762 717

Most common faults

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)

Nissan Micra n-tec ig-t

  1. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate, the Nissan Micra n-tec ig-t is the more reliable of the two — 88% pass first time versus 71%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

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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.