Nissan Micra 1983
  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Plenty of cheap second-handers around.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Parts are cheap and rarely need replacing.

  • On the road

    Driving

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Appalling handling at the best of times, but like trying to drive on an ice-rink in the wet.

    Performance

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Car has to be pushed very hard to get anywhere. Give up trying to get past 70mph.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Engine never failed to work... unlike the brakes.

    Image

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Perfect for old ladies, embarrassing for boy racers, but perfect for a bit of individual art work on the bonnet!

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Hold on, it's gonna be a rough ride!

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    I locked my keys inside, but had them out again within 30 seconds with a bit of door bending!

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    No experience.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    None, apart from it being a bit tired.

    Other

    Brakes failed on a busy roundabout, but mainly due to poor maintenance.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes