1997 Nissan Micra 1.0L Petrol · R262 AAN

The 1997 Nissan Micra shows a stable mechanical history with the latest DVSA test on 27 August 2021 at 84,605 miles recording a pass and no defects. Earlier entries from 25 September 2018 through 29 July 2020 consistently passed with no advisories. A failure on 16 July 2020 at 83,695 miles stands out, yet the tester noted no defects; the immediate pass thirteen days later at 83,699 miles confirms the issue was non-mechanical or administrative. The maintenance trend is therefore resolving rather than worsening, with no recurring faults. Mileage data reveals exceptionally low usage for a near three-decade-old car. The odometer moved from 83,376 miles on 25 September 2018 to 84,605 miles on 27 August 2021, a gain of just 1,229 miles over thirty-five months, averaging below 450 miles annually. Such sparse accumulation suggests gentle running or extended periods off the road. Critically, no MOT exists after August 2021, leaving a near five-year void before today's date of 19 July 2026; the Micra has likely been stationary, raising storage-related concerns. A buyer must physically verify age-sensitive components that the clean records could not capture. The long idle period invites corrosion on brake discs and binding calipers, while suspension bushes and coil springs may have hardened or cracked from lack of movement. Structural integrity demands close inspection for rust in chassis legs and sills. Exhaust emissions should be tested fresh, as stale fuel systems can skew readings. Previous owners clearly prioritised basic compliance, but the absence of recent testing means a thorough pre-purchase examination is essential.