1991 Nissan Micra K10 review from UK and Ireland

Advance and retard unit failed within a few months of purchase, replaced for £50.

No other problems as yet.

This car is excellent if you are looking for an inexpensive, reliable and comfortable 1st car. This is my 1st car and I hope to keep it for a number of years yet.

Ideal for nipping round country lanes or rolling through town.

I use mine to commute 30 odd miles a day and starts up without fail every morning no matter how cold it is.

Gives a relatively smooth ride, the suspension does tend to feel a bit bouncy and she leans quite a bit if you take corners/roundabouts to quickly.

This car is best driven slow and steady for economy and comfort and is happiest cruising at 50mph. Though she can reach speeds of 90+, things start to get very shaky.

Can be very quick off the mark with plenty of revs, too little and she judders. Can get away as quick as most cars twice the size though passengers affect this greatly.

With five people in the car things get very slow and heavy, inclines become a challenge, but she's still managed to get up some of the steepest hills in our area with a bit of a push.

Would recommend this car to anyone, especially those with concerns for climate change. If everyone owned a Micra the world would be a slightly better place.