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Nissan Micra Tempest Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Nissan Micra Tempest reliable? We analysed 636 real MOT tests across 241 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 636 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
71.5%
Typical Mileage
67,304mi
Annual Mileage
2,641mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Nissan Micra Tempest is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Nissan Micra Tempest.

Nissan Micra Tempest Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Nissan Micra Tempest. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Nissan Micra Tempest Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Nissan Micra Tempest owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
1,283 mi/yr
Typical
2,641 mi/yr
Average
3,646 mi/yr
Heavy usage
4,584 mi/yr

Nissan Micra Tempest Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Nissan Micra Tempest MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
67,304 mi
75th Percentile
86,104 mi
95th Percentile
122,824 mi
Max Recorded
170,562 mi

How Does the Nissan Micra Tempest Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Nissan Micra Tempest THIS CAR 71.5% 636 67,304 mi — yrs
Nissan Micra 71.4% 10,566,512 55,214 mi 37 yrs
Nissan Qashqai 77.3% 6,506,323 59,398 mi 19 yrs
Nissan Juke 79.3% 3,002,435 49,593 mi 16 yrs
Citroen C4 Grand Stourer Shine Bhdi Ss 87% 346 30,344 mi — yrs

Compared to the Nissan Micra (71.4% pass rate) and the Nissan Qashqai (77.3% pass rate), the Nissan Micra Tempest sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Nissan Micra Tempest?

The Nissan Micra Tempest has an overall MOT pass rate of 71.5% across 636 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

A typical Nissan Micra Tempest owner drives around 2,641 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Nissan Micra Tempest — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Nissan Micra Tempest reliable?
Based on 636 MOT tests, the Nissan Micra Tempest has a 71.5% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Nissan Micra Tempest?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Nissan Micra Tempest do per year?
The typical Nissan Micra Tempest does around 2,641 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Nissan Micra Tempest last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Nissan Micra Tempest?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.