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A257 XCF

1983 Nissan Sunny

Blue Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

13,015 mi
Last recorded13,015 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 1983 Nissan Sunny59,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA257 XCF
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 13,015 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front and rear coil springs corroded

front brake hoses age perishing

heavy under sealing to the brake pipes and underside of the vehicle

slight bind to the nearside rear brake

some corrosion to the front suspension arms

welding repair and corrosion to the the outer sill panels

Fail 22 Jul 2019 13,015 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front and rear coil springs corroded

front brake hoses age perishing

heavy under sealing to the brake pipes and underside of the vehicle

slight bind to the nearside rear brake

some corrosion to the front suspension arms

welding repair and corrosion to the the outer sill panels

Pass 12 Jul 2018 13,010 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight perishing to flexible brake hoses

some corrosion to previous welded areas

Pass 21 Jul 2017 12,984 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 12,970 miles

Front coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 12,965 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Imbalance on front brakes on apply and release check.

Low h/brake reading on n/s

Fail 23 Jul 2015 129,663 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Imbalance on front brakes on apply and release check.

Low h/brake reading on n/s

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 12,953 miles

Previous repairs to both outre body sills.

Signs of coolant leak on front of engine.

n/s wiper loose.

Pass 2 Aug 2013 12,940 miles

Previous repairs to outer sills and corrosion on under-side.

Fail 29 Jul 2013 129,342 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Low reading on n/s/r brake.

Previous repairs to outer sills and corrosion on under-side.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 12,924 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight corrosiom to the exhaust front pipe

Pass 1 Aug 2011 12,919 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

High imbalance on rear brakes, 33%

Fail 29 Jul 2011 12,914 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

High imbalance on rear brakes, 33%

Pass 26 Jul 2010 128,891 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Signs of water leak on engine area

Wipers poor only just acceptable.

Pass 3 Aug 2009 128,645 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Signs of coolant leak on engine.

Pass 31 Jul 2008 127,932 miles

Previous repairs to both outer body sills.

Wipers not clearing screen very well.

Pass 1 Aug 2007 12,687 miles

front outer cv boots perishing

front suspension bushes perishing

rear tyres perishing to side walls and tread

some surface rust to the underside of the vehicle

welding repairs to the outer sills

Pass 28 Jul 2006 12,428 miles

front and rear coil springs corroded

front anti roll bar bushes perishing

some perishing to the rear tyres outer and inner side walls

welding repairs to outer rear sills

Pass 25 Jul 2005 12,116 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight resistance to offside front brake

welding repaires to both rear outer sills

How Reliable is the Nissan Sunny?

Based on 362,425 MOT tests across 69,916 vehicles.

62.5%
Pass Rate
3,557
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
69,916
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 64,404
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,314
constant velocity joint gaiter split 31,277
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31,265
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 29,178
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A257 XCF is a 1983 Nissan Sunny in Blue with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1983 Nissan Sunny models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 59,759 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Sunny fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 64,404 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A257 XCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Sunny typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 43 years old, this Nissan Sunny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A257 XCF is a 1983 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A257 XCF safe to buy?

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