NISSAN 100 NX1993 · 1.6L Petrol

The 1993 Nissan 100 NX presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed the most recent MOT on 17 February 2025 at 147,970 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable across the last two years, with clean passes in July 2024 at 147,613 miles and February 2025. Two earlier failures on 31 May 2024 and 30 May 2023 at identical mileages of 147,579 and 143,853 respectively show no defects logged by the tester, indicating administrative or presentation issues rather than mechanical faults. This pattern suggests the vehicle has been kept to a passable standard without recurring wear-related rejections. Recorded mileage sits at 147,970 against 33 years of age, an average of roughly 4,484 miles per year. The data shows light annual use. Between the May 2023 test at 143,853 miles and the July 2024 pass at 147,613 miles the car covered only 3,760 miles in over a year. A gap then appears before the February 2025 test where mileage rose just 357 miles. Such low accumulation implies long stationary periods, a known contributor to perished rubber suspension bushes, seized brake calipers, and corrosion on structural underbody members when moisture settles. A buyer should physically inspect the suspension for degraded bushes and coil spring fracture given the age and intermittent use. Brake discs and calipers warrant checks for binding or pitting after standing. Structural integrity around sills and subframes needs scrutiny for rust, as the MOT record logs no corrosion advisories but the test intervals were short and may not reflect hidden decay. The clean recent record offers reassurance, yet the two defect-free failures mean the history is not flawless on paper. Verify the reasons for those 2023 and 2024 rejects with DVSA notes before purchase, and commission a pre-sale inspection beneath the car.