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C138 CEL

1986 Nissan Sunny

Silver Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

80,510 mi
Last recorded80,510 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2006
Typical for 1986 Nissan Sunny80,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC138 CEL
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2006 80,510 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 80,493 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2005 77,529 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 77,529 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 5 Aug 2005 77,483 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

unable to start without tapping starter motor with hammer.

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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C138 CEL is a 1986 Nissan Sunny in Silver with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1986 Nissan Sunny models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 80,288 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 C138 CEL, 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 40 years old, this Nissan Sunny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C138 CEL registered?

C138 CEL is a 1986 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 30 June 1986.

Is C138 CEL safe to buy?

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