Nissan Micra vs Nissan Mistrel: 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 Mistrel
75%
MOT pass rate · 5 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Nissan Micra (71%) and Nissan Mistrel (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Nissan Micra | Nissan Mistrel |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 71% | 75% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 29% | 25% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 ✓ | 2.6 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 85,745 mi | 124,533 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 829,762 | 5 |
Most common faults
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)
Nissan Mistrel
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Nissan Micra (71%) and Nissan Mistrel (75%) 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.