1994 Nissan Micra L — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 1994 perform at MOT as they age
32 years
Current Age
29.4%
Latest Pass Rate
337
Total Tests (All Years)
95,753 mi
Avg Mileage (Latest)
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Compared to Average at Age 15
This car: 29.4%
Average: 52.4%
⚠️ 23.0% below average (11197 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
29.4%
Age (yrs) 15Tests 337Avg Mileage 95,753Top Failure Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 50.7%
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 1994 Nissan Micra L, with age trends.
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
50.7%
— Consistent
Suspension
47.2%
— Consistent
Brakes
37.7%
— Consistent
Tyres
24.3%
— Consistent
Body, Structure and General Items
24.3%
— Consistent
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment | 50.7% (15 yrs) | 50.7% (15 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Suspension | 47.2% (15 yrs) | 47.2% (15 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Brakes | 37.7% (15 yrs) | 37.7% (15 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Tyres | 24.3% (15 yrs) | 24.3% (15 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Body, Structure and General Items | 24.3% (15 yrs) | 24.3% (15 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
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About This Data
This page shows how Nissan Micra L cars manufactured in 1994 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2009 to 2009, covering 337 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.