1998 Nissan Micra Envy — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 1998 perform at MOT as they age
28 years
Current Age
38.1%
Latest Pass Rate
42
Total Tests (All Years)
78,419 mi
Avg Mileage (Latest)
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Best vintage for Micra Envy
Compared to Average at Age 11
This car: 38.1%
Average: 56.2%
⚠️ 18.1% below average (14777 models compared)
How This Car Ages
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Pass Rate Trend
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Year-by-Year MOT Results
2009High Fail Rate
38.1%
Age (yrs) 11Tests 42Avg Mileage 78,419Top Failure Suspension — 35.7%
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 1998 Nissan Micra Envy, with age trends.
Suspension
35.7%
— Consistent
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
35.7%
— Consistent
Brakes
33.3%
— Consistent
Body, Structure and General Items
26.2%
— Consistent
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
21.4%
— Consistent
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 35.7% (11 yrs) | 35.7% (11 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment | 35.7% (11 yrs) | 35.7% (11 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Brakes | 33.3% (11 yrs) | 33.3% (11 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Body, Structure and General Items | 26.2% (11 yrs) | 26.2% (11 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions | 21.4% (11 yrs) | 21.4% (11 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
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About This Data
This page shows how Nissan Micra Envy cars manufactured in 1998 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2009 to 2009, covering 42 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.