1986 Nissan Micra LX review from UK and Ireland
"Very cheap and reliable run-about"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
At 110k the engine blew. New engine fitted (£600).
Alternator packed in at 135k.
Oil pressure switch at 132k.
Intermittent driver's side speaker.
General comments?
Don't buy this car if you intend on doing a lot of 70mph travel, the economy goes from 45-50 mpg to 23 mpg. Very noisy at and over 70mph (still quite noisy there too).
Gearbox still going but becoming a bit 'grisly'.
Don't be put off by rusty panels as they just bolt on and are easy to find.
Predictable and linear handling. No surprises.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1995 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 100000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 140000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Fiesta |
| Date of Entry | 25th August, 2000 |