Nissan Micra (1992)
1992 Nissan Micra
CarHunch analysed 14,529 real MOT records for the 1992 Nissan Micra. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1992 Nissan Micra passes its MOT first time in only 63.8% of cases, significantly below the UK average of 80%, which means you're looking at a car that will need repairs more often than most. The good news is that dangerous defects are relatively uncommon at 12.8%, so while these cars are ageing and fussy, they're not particularly risky.
At nearly 79,000 miles on average, these Micras have covered typical mileage for their age, but they're accumulating nearly two failures and over four advisories per test, suggesting tired brakes, suspension, and exhaust systems are the norm. If you're considering one, budget for regular maintenance and check the full MOT history carefully—a car with consistent passes despite its age is worth significantly more than one with a patchy record.
What to check before buying a 1992 Nissan Micra
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 14,525 | 63.8% | 1.89 |
| Diesel (0%) | 2 | 25% | 2.5 |
| LPG (0%) | 2 | 37.5% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1992 Nissan Micra vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1992 Nissan Micra vehicles fall between 58,300 and 94,106 miles.
1992 Nissan Micra — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 110 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (12% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1992 Nissan Micra
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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45.3%
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded
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33%
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded
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27.4%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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25.9%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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22.6%
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
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21.5%
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
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18.7%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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18.3%
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1992. Counts include advisories and failures.
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