1998 Nissan Micra 1.0L Petrol · R691 AAD

The 1998 Nissan Micra passed its most recent MOT on 11 November 2025 at 40,358 miles, leaving it eight months out of test relative to today. The maintenance trend is worsening. In the November 2025 test the tester logged rear coil springs corroded on both sides, rear sub-frame corrosion, and nearside rear inner sill corrosion with structural rigidity unimpaired, alongside a severely deteriorated offside front CV boot carried over from prior years and a damaged offside rear seat belt stalk outer casing. These entries show corrosion spreading from localised strut mounts in 2023 to broader structural members by 2025. Recorded mileage sits at 40,358 against 28 years of age, an average of roughly 1,441 miles per year. The history shows gentle accumulation: 34,497 miles in October 2022, 36,039 in November 2023, 37,758 in November 2024, and 40,358 in November 2025. Low annual use suggests long standing periods, which accelerates rust on sills, sub-frames, and suspension mountings rather than mechanical wear from distance. The clean 2022 pass implies the car was stored reasonably before corrosion advisories began in 2023. A buyer must inspect the rear suspension mounting areas in person. The November 2024 failure recorded offside and nearside rear suspension component mountings excessively corroded with significant strength loss, later downgraded to sub-frame corrosion not seriously weakened in 2025. Verify weld integrity and underseal condition at both rear spring hangers and inner sills. The offside front outer CV boot has shown severe deterioration since the 2024 failure and remains unrepaired; expect grease loss and joint wear. Check the rear coil springs for fracture risk and confirm the damaged seat belt stalk is made safe.