1999 NISSAN MICRA1.0L PETROL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive repairs and recurring environmental neglect. While the most recent test in January 2025 at 77,710 miles passed, it carried advisories for structural corrosion on the rear sills and a worn front tyre. This follows a significant failure in early 2024 where multiple mechanical failures were identified, including binding brakes and split CV boots, suggesting that the vehicle is only maintained when it fails inspection rather than through preventative servicing. At 27 years old with 77,710 miles, the Micra covers a low average of approximately 2,878 miles per year. This low usage pattern explains the recurring issues with rubber-based components. The tester consistently flagged perishing and cracking tyres across 2022, 2024, and 2025. The gap of 5,700 miles between December 2022 and January 2024 indicates the car likely sits stationary for long periods, which often accelerates the degradation of tyre sidewalls and brake system components. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity, specifically the inner sills and rear axle beam. The tester noted corrosion on the axle beam in 2024 and slight corrosion on the sills in 2025; these areas are critical for a vehicle of this age and mileage. The buyer should also inspect the front CV boots for grease leaks, as these were a known point of failure, and verify that the front brake calipers are not binding, given the significant issues recorded during the 2024 test.