Nissan Micra (1995)
1995 Nissan Micra
CarHunch analysed 38,282 real MOT records for the 1995 Nissan Micra. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1995 Nissan Micra has a first-time pass rate of just 63%, significantly below the UK average of 80%, suggesting these nearly 30-year-old cars typically need repair work before they'll pass MOT. With 16.9% of vehicles having recorded a dangerous defect at some point, buyers should budget for safety-critical fixes and get a pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
At an average mileage of 79,861 miles for vehicles of this age, these Micras have been driven relatively gently, though the fleet averaged 3.07 failures and 7.7 advisories per MOT, indicating wear accumulation across multiple systems rather than isolated problems. If you're considering one, factor in regular maintenance costs and prioritize examples with full service history and recent work on brakes, suspension, and fluid seals.
What to check before buying a 1995 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%) | 38,274 | 63% | 3.07 |
| Diesel (0%) | 7 | 73.8% | 2.43 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 58.8% | 7 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1995 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 1995 Nissan Micra vehicles fall between 60,621 and 95,109 miles.
1995 Nissan Micra — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 369 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2023 (7% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2023.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1995 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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45.7%
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded
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45.5%
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated
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38.4%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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36.5%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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32.4%
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded
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28.7%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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26.8%
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
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24.6%
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1995. Counts include advisories and failures.
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