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C185 TDC

1985 Nissan Sunny

Red Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,411 mi
Last recorded85,411 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 1985 Nissan Sunny73,494 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC185 TDC
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 85,411 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake backing plates corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2013 85,411 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake backing plates corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2012 84,693 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 84,651 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 83,821 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2010 83,271 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 82,569 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front reg plate deteriorated/difficult to read

Fail 13 Jul 2009 82,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front reg plate deteriorated/difficult to read

Pass 24 Jul 2008 81,910 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 81,419 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 81,419 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 80,813 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 80,813 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2005 79,814 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 79,794 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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C185 TDC is a 1985 Nissan Sunny in Red with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C185 TDC, 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 C185 TDC registered?

C185 TDC is a 1985 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C185 TDC safe to buy?

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