Should I buy a £500 Nissan Micra K11?

I've seen a Nissan Micra, mileage 71,000 and 12 months MOT selling for £500. Is it worth it?

Asked on 14 January 2017 by natalie seddon

Answered by Honest John
Probably. Guess a K11. That's pocket money. Make sure it runs properly: no rattles from the timing chain and no hesitation that could be caused by, an expensive to fix, mass airflow sensor problem.
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