1994 Nissan Micra L review from UK and Ireland

This is my sisters car, left at home as she didn't need it much in 2007.

Seats are a bit grubby, and the engine seemed to tick and not run smoothly enough for my taste.

Come 2007 MOT time, I found out that a few things it had failed on previous weren't really addressed.

Rear brakes were poor, and the underbody rust is a major issue as there's a hole under the rear passenger compartment, but the bodywork is fine.

Despite that, it isn't all bad.

Since it's been left in my care, all the lights work and the rear brakes have had new drums and wheel cylinders.

The car was serviced at 54k miles, and now it's running really smooth with no ticking, no mayonnaising, and it's using no water or oil. Was averaging 4500 per year I worked out, and we've put on 8000 since it was serviced in 2007.

It's a really good car to drive. The engine is perky and the gear change is nice and stiff.

Motorway work isn't too bad, but I prefer my beefier Skoda's 1.6, as it's a more accomplished cruiser.

Don't expect luxuries on this model, but you don't miss them! The car isn't too bad to place without PAS, and there's very little to go wrong.

It's cheap to buy, run and tax.

It does look girly, but you'll be laughing all the way to the bank; plus it does have a certain charm.