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B305 DGH

1985 Nissan Sunny

Green Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

107,042 mi
Last recorded107,042 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 1985 Nissan Sunny73,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB305 DGH
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 107,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear body corroded and holed around fuel filler neck.

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 107,038 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear body corroded and holed around fuel filler neck.

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 105,374 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 105,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded behind wiper motor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion strut top mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion valance (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 102,916 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 102,786 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front brake hoses insecure

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 98,646 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O/S/R Suspension bump stop insecure

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Jul 2013 98,531 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O/S/R Suspension bump stop insecure

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 96,314 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 96,314 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 93,160 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 86,937 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 86,937 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 84,142 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front of both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

rear silencer rubber mount deteriorating

Fail 23 Jun 2009 84,136 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front of both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

rear silencer rubber mount deteriorating

Pass 26 Jun 2008 81,451 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 78,510 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 78,510 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 75,676 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 75,676 miles

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

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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B305 DGH is a 1985 Nissan Sunny in Green with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 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 B305 DGH, 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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B305 DGH is a 1985 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 29 March 1985.

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