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C181 VLM

1986 Nissan Sunny

Blue Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,428 mi
Last recorded73,428 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 1986 Nissan Sunny80,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC181 VLM
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 73,428 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 73,043 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 72,669 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 72,236 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 71,539 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 71,539 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 70,900 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 70,880 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 70,307 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 70,307 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (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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C181 VLM is a 1986 Nissan Sunny in Blue with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 C181 VLM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C181 VLM registered?

C181 VLM is a 1986 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 12 March 1986.

Is C181 VLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C181 VLM shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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