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C206 VRE

1985 Nissan Sunny

Blue Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,499 mi
Last recorded69,499 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 1985 Nissan Sunny73,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC206 VRE
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 69,499 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 68,372 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 68,368 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 67,092 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 67,091 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 65,768 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 64,662 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 64,662 miles

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

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

both front tyres starting to crack

Pass 22 Jun 2009 63,268 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 63,267 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 62,066 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 62,065 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 60,724 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 60,722 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 59,472 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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C206 VRE is a 1985 Nissan Sunny in Blue with a 1,270cc 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 C206 VRE, 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 C206 VRE registered?

C206 VRE is a 1985 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 29 November 1985.

Is C206 VRE safe to buy?

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