1998 Nissan Micra Si — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 1998 perform at MOT as they age
28 years
Current Age
22.0%
Latest Pass Rate
41
Total Tests (All Years)
83,042 mi
Avg Mileage (Latest)
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Best vintage for Micra Si
Compared to Average at Age 11
This car: 22.0%
Average: 56.2%
⚠️ 34.2% 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
22.0%
Age (yrs) 11Tests 41Avg Mileage 83,042Top Failure Suspension — 53.7%
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 1998 Nissan Micra Si, with age trends.
Suspension
53.7%
— Consistent
Brakes
53.7%
— Consistent
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
53.7%
— Consistent
Tyres
26.8%
— Consistent
Body, Structure and General Items
22.0%
— Consistent
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 53.7% (11 yrs) | 53.7% (11 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Brakes | 53.7% (11 yrs) | 53.7% (11 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment | 53.7% (11 yrs) | 53.7% (11 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Tyres | 26.8% (11 yrs) | 26.8% (11 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Body, Structure and General Items | 22.0% (11 yrs) | 22.0% (11 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
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About This Data
This page shows how Nissan Micra Si cars manufactured in 1998 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2009 to 2009, covering 41 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.