Faults:
Original clutch went at 228,000 km (142,000 miles).
Cannot remember ever changing the battery.
Tyres get a little bit worn, due to a worn wheel bearing.
The front spoiler caught on a pothole, denting the wing, which has since rusted over the arch.
The rear number plate bulbs seem to blow quite a lot (probably due to slamming the hatch down).
General Comments:
One previous owner, who garaged it every day for 5 years.
Very nippy little car at 30mph in traffic. Doesn't really like doing 60mph+ anymore, though it will do it.
Very economical. Got 55MPG+ out of it every week over the summer. Will happily do 30mph in fifth gear, which helps the fuel economy.
In the 10 years that I've had this car, apart from the welding needed for the dented wing, it's only ever failed its MOT test on bulbs and emissions, both of which were sorted by the MOT testers at no charge.
I get in this car, and never even doubt for one minute that its going to start or get me to where I want to go.
I service the car 'about once per year', and have replaced the cam belt twice.
18th Feb 2005, 20:21
Just for reference, the Micra is available with a 1.o engine in europe and japan. this is the most common engine, there are very few 1.2's.
I drive a 1990 1.0, and it has never let me down. fuel economy is brilliant, better than my previous 1997 seat ibiza!!!