1989 Nissan Micra review from UK and Ireland
"Good runner, but don't keep it too long"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Main problem now is with the gearbox changing 3rd and 4th gears. This appears to be due to a faulty synchromesh. Apparently quite a common problem with Micras. It has been suggested that the gearbox oil should have been changed, but nothing stated in service manual about this. Mileage on my car at the time was 70,000 miles and this seems to be typical when such problems appear. It will cost me £600 to get the gearbox fixed which is not far short of what the car is worth.
General comments?
Up to the problem described above, I was quite pleased how the car ran.
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| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.2 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 5/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
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| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 22000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 72000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 6th July, 2001 |