1990 NISSAN MICRA1.2L PETROL

The roadworthiness of this vehicle is highly questionable due to a complete lack of data for nearly eighteen years. The last recorded MOT took place in October 2008 at 81,336 miles, meaning the car has remained unverified by the tester since that date. While the vehicle passed its final test after several major repairs, the previous failure in that same month indicated significant structural and mechanical neglect. The maintenance trend is effectively stalled, making it impossible to determine the current state of the vehicle after nearly two decades of undocumented use. The vehicle has covered 81,336 miles over 36 years, averaging a mere 2,259 miles per year. This extremely low mileage suggests the car was either used sparingly or sat for long periods. However, low mileage on a vehicle of this age often masks the degradation of rubber components, seals, and fluid systems. The gap between the 2008 test and the current date of 2026 indicates the vehicle may have been in storage or used off-road for years, which typically leads to seized components and perished hoses despite the low mechanical wear. A physical inspection must focus heavily on the structural integrity of the chassis and body mounts. The 2008 failure flagged excessive corrosion seriously affecting strength near body mountings and rust on the nearside rear suspension mounting areas. Given the age of the Nissan, these issues likely progressed into deep perforation if not addressed. The buyer should also inspect the entire brake system for seized calipers and perished pipes, as records previously noted corroded lines and ineffective braking on the offside rear. The exhaust system and emissions also require close scrutiny, following a history of major leaks and excessive carbon monoxide readings. Because there are no records beyond 2008, there is no evidence that the engine remains reliable or that the safety system is functional. Without a recent MOT and a thorough mechanical check of the suspension and braking hardware, the vehicle represents a high risk of hidden structural failure and mechanical breakdown.