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B495 SEA

1985 Nissan Sunny

Red Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

65,558 mi
Last recorded65,558 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 1985 Nissan Sunny73,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB495 SEA
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 65,558 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill covered with sealant

Pass 22 Sep 2015 64,131 miles

Both front wheels slightly tight in rotation

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 64,110 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 63,887 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 63,727 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 63,727 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 63,482 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 63,386 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 63,319 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 63,156 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 63,141 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 63,010 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 62,756 miles

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

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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B495 SEA is a 1985 Nissan Sunny in Red with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 B495 SEA, 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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What year was B495 SEA registered?

B495 SEA is a 1985 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 30 April 1985.

Is B495 SEA safe to buy?

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