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C321 LFU

1986 Nissan Sunny

Silver Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

48,549 mi
Last recorded48,549 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Nissan Sunny80,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC321 LFU
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 48,549 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 48,530 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp rear (4.4.3 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Jun 2023 48,408 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Sill corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 47,347 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under seall applied

Pass 30 Jun 2020 47,250 miles

under sealant applied

Pass 19 Sep 2018 47,229 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside + Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Underbody repairs + Both sills covered heavily with sealant

Pass 26 Jun 2017 47,204 miles

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 47,204 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 46,825 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 46,445 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 46,039 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 45,519 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 45,103 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 44,637 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 44,085 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 43,604 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 43,336 miles

O/S/R TYRE STARTING TO PERRISH ON INNER WALL

Pass 28 Feb 2007 42,873 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 42,937 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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C321 LFU is a 1986 Nissan Sunny in Silver with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 C321 LFU, 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 C321 LFU registered?

C321 LFU is a 1986 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 13 March 1986.

Is C321 LFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C321 LFU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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