1998 NISSAN MICRA1.0L PETROL

The roadworthiness of this vehicle is currently indeterminate due to a complete lack of testing data for over fifteen years. The last recorded test occurred in February 2011 at 87,187 miles, where the vehicle passed after resolving several failures. The history prior to that point shows a trend of worsening structural corrosion, specifically regarding seat belt anchorages and brake lines. Because no MOT has been performed since 2011, there is no documented evidence to confirm that the mechanical or structural integrity has remained safe for road use today. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a twenty-eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,114 miles per year to reach 87,187 miles. However, the data reveals a significant gap in activity; between January 2009 and February 2011, the car covered only 12,769 miles. This pattern suggests the vehicle may have sat stationary for long periods, which often leads to secondary issues such as seized brake calipers, perished seals, and the degradation of rubber components, despite the low odometer reading. A prospective buyer must prioritise a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity of the chassis and seat belt mounting points. The record shows recurring corrosion in these areas, including a major failure in 2010 for excessive corrosion affecting structural strength near the body mountings. You should also inspect the entirety of the brake piping for pitting, as these were flagged as corroded across multiple tests. Given the age and long hiatus in testing, the suspension components, specifically track rod ends and wheel bearings, must be checked for play or perished perished that the historical records cannot account for.