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A31 RAE

1983 Nissan Sunny

White Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

67,295 mi
Last recorded67,295 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 1983 Nissan Sunny59,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA31 RAE
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2021 67,295 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 63,283 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both outer sill light corrosion

corrosion round rear suspension mounts

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2020 63,259 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both outer sill light corrosion

corrosion round rear suspension mounts

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2017 63,241 miles

underside showing some signs of corrosion

Fail 12 Apr 2017 63,241 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

underside showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2016 63,165 miles

showing signs of corrosion at rear of outer sills and inner sills

Pass 20 Jan 2015 63,011 miles

Oil leak

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2014 62,856 miles

Oil leak

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2013 62,606 miles

underside of the vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2012 62,281 miles

underside of the vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2011 62,144 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 61,951 miles

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

N/S/ OUTER SILL CORRODING

O/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODING

REAR SPRINGS CORRODING

Pass 22 Jan 2009 61,684 miles

ALL INNER AND OUTER SILLS CORRODING

BOTH STEERING RACK BOOTS PERRISHING

O/S/F TYRE LOW ON INNER EDGE

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODING

Fail 22 Jan 2009 61,678 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

ALL INNER AND OUTER SILLS CORRODING

BOTH STEERING RACK BOOTS PERRISHING

O/S/F TYRE LOW ON INNER EDGE

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODING

Pass 14 Jan 2008 61,066 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 61,066 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

N/S/ OUTER SILL CORRODING

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODING

Pass 29 Jan 2007 60,313 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 60,283 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 59,393 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general underbody surface corrosion

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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A31 RAE is a 1983 Nissan Sunny in White with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A31 RAE, 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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What year was A31 RAE registered?

A31 RAE is a 1983 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 24 August 1983.

Is A31 RAE safe to buy?

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