1998 Nissan Micra 1.0L Petrol · S482 AGC

The 1998 Nissan Micra presents as roadworthy following its most recent test on 8 September 2025 at 62,383 miles, where the tester recorded no defects. The maintenance trend is stable, with the last two annual tests passing cleanly. Prior to that, the vehicle failed on 2 August 2023 at 54,684 miles and again on 30 August 2024 at 58,502 miles, yet both failures carried no recorded defects, indicating administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical faults. No advisories for suspension bushes, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions appear anywhere in the history. The recorded mileage of 62,383 over roughly 28 years equates to about 2,228 miles per year, confirming exceptionally light use for a vehicle of this age. The records show steady low accumulation: 54,734 miles in August 2023, 58,504 by September 2024, and 62,383 by September 2025. The sparse, clean history with only two non-defect failures suggests the previous owner kept the car garaged or used it sparingly, though long periods standing idle carry their own risks for perishable components and fluids. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion, as a 1998 hatchback with intermittent use is prone to hidden rust on sills and suspension mounts even when MOT tests show no advisories. The brake calipers and flexible hoses deserve scrutiny for seizure after standing, and the tyres should be checked for sidewall cracking from age rather than wear. The two defect-free failures hint at lax documentation habits by prior keepers, so verifying service history against the low mileage is prudent before purchase.