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B521 SDU

1985 Nissan Sunny

Silver Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

53,882 mi
Last recorded53,882 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 1985 Nissan Sunny73,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB521 SDU
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 53,882 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2014 53,880 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 53,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre perishing & cracking

o/s/r shock mount corroding

Fail 16 May 2013 53,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre perishing & cracking

o/s/r shock mount corroding

Pass 18 Apr 2012 52,822 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 52,384 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 52,382 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 52,041 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 51,672 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 51,252 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 51,236 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 50,934 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 50,412 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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B521 SDU is a 1985 Nissan Sunny in Silver with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 B521 SDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B521 SDU registered?

B521 SDU is a 1985 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 17 April 1985.

Is B521 SDU safe to buy?

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