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C871 NNU

1985 Nissan Stanza

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,165 mi
Last recorded71,165 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2009
Typical for 1985 Nissan Stanza68,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC871 NNU
MakeNissan
ModelStanza
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2009 71,165 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2009 71,165 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2008 71,099 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

vehicle floor panel showing signs of corrosion

Fail 27 Nov 2008 71,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

vehicle floor panel showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2007 71,001 miles

both front tyres are badly perished

both rear tyres are perished 165/13

osf brake is binding slightly

Fail 17 Nov 2007 70,983 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

both front tyres are badly perished

both rear tyres are perished 165/13

osf brake is binding slightly

Pass 14 Oct 2006 70,832 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyre sidewalls cracking slightly

osf headlamp reflector corroding

various rear brake pipes corroding

How Reliable is the Nissan Stanza?

Based on 1,045 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
790
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 157
constant velocity joint gaiter split 59
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 49
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 47
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 42
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C871 NNU is a 1985 Nissan Stanza in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1985 Nissan Stanza models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 68,372 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 Stanza fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 157 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C871 NNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Stanza typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 41 years old, this Nissan Stanza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C871 NNU registered?

C871 NNU is a 1985 Nissan Stanza, first registered on 25 November 1985.

Is C871 NNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C871 NNU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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