Nissan Micra vs Nissan R v: 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 R v
58%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Nissan Micra (71%) and Nissan R v (58%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Nissan Micra | Nissan R v |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 71% ✓ | 58% |
| MOT failure rate | 29% ✓ | 42% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 ✓ | 4.4 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 6% |
| Average mileage | 85,745 mi | 128,907 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 829,762 | 1 |
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 R v
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Front bumper insecure
- Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Vehicle in need of a full brake service.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Nissan Micra (71%) and Nissan R v (58%) 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.