1997 Nissan Micra Shape — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 1997 perform at MOT as they age
29 years
Current Age
28.3%
Latest Pass Rate
566
Total Tests (All Years)
87,410 mi
Avg Mileage (Latest)
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Compared to Average at Age 12
This car: 28.3%
Average: 54.3%
⚠️ 26.0% below average (13966 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
28.3%
Age (yrs) 12Tests 566Avg Mileage 87,410Top Failure Suspension — 47.5%
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 1997 Nissan Micra Shape, with age trends.
Suspension
47.5%
— Consistent
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
46.5%
— Consistent
Brakes
36.6%
— Consistent
Driver's View of the Road
22.6%
— Consistent
Tyres
21.7%
— Consistent
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 47.5% (12 yrs) | 47.5% (12 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment | 46.5% (12 yrs) | 46.5% (12 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Brakes | 36.6% (12 yrs) | 36.6% (12 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Driver's View of the Road | 22.6% (12 yrs) | 22.6% (12 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Tyres | 21.7% (12 yrs) | 21.7% (12 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
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About This Data
This page shows how Nissan Micra Shape cars manufactured in 1997 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2009 to 2009, covering 566 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.