2001 Nissan Micra 1.0L Petrol · Y268 DKF

The vehicle’s most recent MOT on 14 October 2021 at 39 009 miles recorded a pass with only minor advisories: an inoperative offside registration plate lamp, slight deterioration of the rear plate and a near‑side rear tyre showing damage or perishing. The failure recorded the previous day at the same mileage indicates that the identified defects were promptly rectified, and the subsequent tests have shown a stable, improving trend with no serious mechanical faults emerging. The car remains roadworthy, though the advisory items suggest routine attention is required. Mileage accumulation has been exceptionally low for a 25‑year‑old car, averaging roughly 1 560 miles per year. The log shows long intervals without testing after 2021, and the mileage has barely moved from 38 401 miles in late 2020 to 39 009 miles in 2021. This sparse data set implies the vehicle has been stored or used sparingly, which reduces wear on consumables but also means that any latent issues may not have been exposed by regular operation. A buyer should inspect the registration plate assembly for a functioning lamp and for corrosion or deterioration of the plate brackets. Tyre condition is a priority: check tread depth on the near‑side front and rear tyres, and look for cracks or perishing around the sidewalls, especially where previous advisories noted damage. The drive‑shaft constant‑velocity boot on the near‑side front should be examined for splits or insecure attachments, as the MOT record shows a split boot at 38 401 miles and a deteriorated gaiter at 37 705 miles. The front windscreen wiper blade should be tested for effective clearing, and the offside front constant‑velocity joint gaiter inspected for ingress of dirt. Finally, a visual check of the brake discs and calipers is advisable, as the failure history included rear stop‑lamp issues that can sometimes accompany brake‑system wear.