2001 NISSAN MICRA1.0L PETROL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a pattern of deferred repairs regarding aging components. While the most recent test in April 2026 at 70,786 miles passed with only an advisory on the nearside rear tyre, the history reveals a period of mechanical neglect. The transition from a clean 2023 record to a multi-fault failure in 2024 indicates that issues were only being addressed once they reached a point of failure rather than through a preventative maintenance schedule. At twenty-five years old, the recorded mileage of 70,786 miles is exceptionally low, averaging approximately 2,800 miles per year. This low usage profile explains the specific age-related issues rather than mechanical wear from distance. The data shows consistent, slow progression between 2023 and 2026, with only about 3,100 miles covered over those three years. However, such low mileage on an older vehicle often leads to dry rot and degradation of rubber-based components which are not captured by mileage alone. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the front suspension, as the offside front control arm ball joint was flagged for play in two consecutive tests between 2024 and 2025. The 2024 failure also highlighted split CV boots on both front drive shafts; these should be checked for grease leakage and signs of joint failure. Furthermore, the structural integrity requires attention after the April 2024 test recorded chassis corrosion within 30cm of a mounting point. While the vehicle passed subsequently, structural rust is a progressive condition that may have advanced since that initial inspection. The recurring advisories for perishing and cracking sidewalls across 2024, 2025, and 2026 confirm that the vehicle sits for long periods, causing the rubber to dry out regardless of tread depth. The exhaust emissions failure in 2024 suggests the lambda sensor or fuel mixture may have been poorly regulated previously, though this was resolved. Any prospective buyer should verify that the advisised tyres have been replaced, specifically looking for deep cracks that indicate age-related failure.