1989 NISSAN MICRA1.0L Petrol

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, having achieved a clean pass in its most recent test in June 2025 at 87,448 miles. While the history shows two failures in 2022 and 2024, the subsequent passes without any recorded defects or advisories indicate that any mechanical or structural issues were addressed immediately. The current trend suggests the vehicle is being maintained to a standard that ensures compliance without signs of recurring mechanical decline. At 37 years of age, the recorded mileage of 87,448 miles represents exceptionally low usage, averaging approximately 2,363 miles per year. The data reveals periods of inactivity, particularly between April 2022 and May 2024, where the car covered only roughly 768 miles over two years. This low-frequency usage profile often reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, but long periods of standing on a vintage vehicle can lead to the degradation of rubber components, perished seals, and internal corrosion due to a lack of movement. A buyer must prioritize a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity, as older Nissan Micras of this era are prone to corrosion in the sills, wheel arches, and floor pans. Although the recent MOT record is clean, the low mileage increases the risk of seized brake calipers or perished suspension bushes from age rather than wear. Inspect the underbody for fresh rust since the last test and check tyre sidewalls for cracks in rubber hoses to ensure the low-mileage history has not compromised the vehicle's critical systems.