Euro NCAP Crash Test Results

Test results and safety ratings

Nissan Micra 1996

1.0L , 3 door hatch

Test Date: Feb 1997

	Crash Star Rating
	Front-impact score Side-impact score Seat belt reminder	Not Available Not Available -
	Pedestrian Star Rating
	Pedestrian-test score	Not Available

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The Nissan Micra was awarded two stars for protection in the frontal- and the side-impact tests. However, with just a little improvement in performance, the car would have been moved up into the three-star category. In the frontal-impact crash test, the Micra failed to meet the new criteria for the left knee impact and for protection of the right lower leg. Under side-impact conditions, it failed to meet the abdomen requirements. On the other hand, the car did meet the requirements that relate to the degree of steering wheel displacement. In the frontal-impact crash test, the Nissan Micra's major problems related to intrusion, particularly at knee and footwell level, although the passenger compartment did remain stable. Improvements in safety performance are also needed in the knee-impact area. For the side impact, improved protection is required for the abdomen while care is taken not to transmit too much loading to the chest or pelvis.