1995 Nissan Micra 1.0L Petrol · M124 POF

The 1995 Nissan Micra presents a stable roadworthiness trend with no active defects. The most recent test on 20 January 2022 at 50,624 miles returned a pass with no advisories, and the prior pass on 21 January 2021 at 44,933 miles was equally clean. The only blemish is a failed test on 16 January 2021 at 44,900 miles, yet the record shows no defects logged against that failure, with a pass issued five days later. This suggests an administrative or presentation anomaly rather than a mechanical fault. Recorded mileage sits at 50,624 against 31 years of age, an average of roughly 1,633 miles per year. The car covered 7,522 miles between July 2018 and July 2019, then slowed to under 7,200 miles across the next two years. A notable gap exists between the July 2019 test and the January 2021 failure, with no recorded tests in 2020. Low annual use implies long standing periods, which typically accelerate rubber perishing and corrosion on structural members despite light drivetrain wear. A buyer should physically inspect the suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe for corrosion given the vehicle's age and intermittent use. The absence of brake or exhaust advisories in the record is reassuring, but standing vehicles often develop binding calipers and flat-spotted tyres unseen by the MOT. Verify the bodywork and sills for structural rust, as the 2022 pass with no advisories does not guarantee freedom from age-related decay. The January 2021 failure with no defects recorded warrants a check of the original test documentation. Previous keepers maintained the Micra to a passable standard but the sparse history leaves consumable condition unverified. Commission an independent inspection before purchase.