1986 Midas Sport 1.3L Petrol · D958 RYD

The 1986 Midas Sport presents a stable roadworthiness trend. The most recent test on 19 May 2023 at 22,710 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, matching the prior clean pass on 9 February 2022 at 22,344 miles. The maintenance record shows no advisories or failures across both entries, indicating the vehicle has remained mechanically sound under official inspection during this period. Recorded mileage sits at 22,710 miles against roughly 40 years of age, equating to about 568 miles per year. The odometer moved only 366 miles between the February 2022 and May 2023 tests. Such low annual use implies extended standing periods, which on a 1980s kit-derived sports car often masks age-related degradation not captured in a static test. The sparse two-entry history offers limited longitudinal data but shows no abrupt accumulation or skipped intervals. A buyer should physically inspect suspension bushes, coil springs, and steering joints for perishing caused by inactivity rather than wear. Brake discs and calipers warrant checks for corrosion or binding after long storage. Structural integrity around the chassis outriggers and subframe mounts needs close examination for rust, a known risk on ageing lightweight composites with steel supports. Given the clean MOT trail, previous keepers appear to have maintained basic statutory compliance. The absence of tyre or exhaust advisories suggests reasonable care, though the low mileage means consumables may be original and brittle. A pre-purchase inspection beneath the body remains prudent before relying on the pass certificates alone.