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A587 GBG

1983 Nissan Sunny

Red Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,710 mi
Last recorded75,710 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 1983 Nissan Sunny59,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA587 GBG
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 75,710 miles

both inner sill weak slightly

both outer sill slightly weak

rear floor slightly rusted

Pass 19 Apr 2016 75,530 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 71,044 miles

front panel slightly corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

offside and nearside rear shock anchorages have been repaired

offside outer flitch slightly corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2013 71,033 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake pipes have been undersealed

vehicle has been heavily welded and undersealed

Pass 28 Sep 2012 710,206 miles

brake pipes have been heavily undersealed

inner sills and wheel arches are showing signs of corrosion

vehicle has been heavily undersealed and excessively welded

Fail 28 Sep 2012 710,206 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

brake pipes have been heavily undersealed

inner sills and wheel arches are showing signs of corrosion

vehicle has been heavily undersealed and excessively welded

Pass 15 Aug 2011 71,010 miles

rear suspension arms corroded

vehivle has been heavily welded

Pass 18 Aug 2010 70,997 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

flitch plates showing signs of corrosion

vehicle has had heavy amounts of welding done

Pass 19 Aug 2009 70,955 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 70,955 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

vehicle underneath heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Aug 2008 7,850 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside front inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2007 70,768 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 70,522 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2006 70,522 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 70,411 miles

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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A587 GBG is a 1983 Nissan Sunny in Red with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A587 GBG, 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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A587 GBG is a 1983 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 3 August 1983.

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