Nissan Micra 1.0 Sgl Auto (1987)
1987 Nissan Micra 1.0 Sgl Auto
CarHunch has 3,172 1987 Nissan Micra 1.0 Sgl Auto vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.
No MOT data available for this vehicle type
The 1987 Nissan Micra 1.0 Sgl Auto doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Nissan vehicles below.
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The 1987 Nissan Micra 1.0 SGL Auto falls outside the DVLA's light-vehicle MOT database, so there are no pass rates, failure patterns, or defect statistics available for this cohort—this is common for vehicles from the 1980s where MOT records were not digitised or have been purged from the system. What we do know is that original Micras from this era were built as affordable, no-frills city cars with modest 1.0-litre engines, and any surviving examples today are now 37 years old and likely to be classics or hobby vehicles rather than daily drivers. If you're considering one, expect that MOT testing will depend on its current age and use; any car of this vintage will need a thorough pre-purchase inspection by a specialist, particularly for rust (a notorious Micra weak point), gearbox synchromesh wear on the automatic, and fuel system integrity. Check the service history carefully and budget for brake and suspension work—these are the areas where 1980s Nissans typically show their age most.
We have 3,172 1987 Nissan Micra 1.0 Sgl Auto vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.
There are a few reasons this can happen:
- Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
- Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
- MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
- Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT
Before you buy a 1987 Nissan Micra 1.0 Sgl Auto
Based on MOT data from 3,172 vehicles — here's what to check.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Based on 6,451 Nissan Micra 1.0 Sgl Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
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