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B146 NPK

1985 Nissan Sunny

Silver Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,263 mi
Last recorded117,263 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2012
Typical for 1985 Nissan Sunny73,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB146 NPK
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2012 117,263 miles

Both front seat mounts corroding

Corrosion and damage to nearside outer sill

Engine slightly smokey

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen chipped

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 116,916 miles

Oil leak

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

corrosion & damage to nearside lower sills

cracking to both rear tyre inner walls - windscreen chipped

engine very smokey - on emissions limit

Pass 7 Oct 2010 116,581 miles

corrosion & damage to nearside lower outer sill & rear wheel arch

windscreen chipped

Fail 21 Oct 2009 116,216 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

slight corrosion to both lower sills & rear cross member - slight damage to nearside lower outer sill

windscreen chipped

Pass 21 Oct 2009 116,216 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

slight corrosion to both lower sills & rear cross member - slight damage to nearside lower outer sill

windscreen chipped

Pass 30 Sep 2008 115,498 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

corrosion to both lower sills

offside rear brake back plate damp

Pass 3 Oct 2007 114,661 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to both front outer lower sills

windscreen chipped

Pass 24 Oct 2006 113,711 miles

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight damage to nearside outer sill

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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B146 NPK is a 1985 Nissan Sunny in Silver with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1985 Nissan Sunny models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 73,494 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 B146 NPK, 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 41 years old, this Nissan Sunny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B146 NPK is a 1985 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 20 June 1985.

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