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C986 RGY

1985 Nissan Sunny

Red Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,289 mi
Last recorded38,289 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Nissan Sunny73,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC986 RGY
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 38,289 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 38,131 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 37,928 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 37,705 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 36,433 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 34,365 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 31,265 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 29,589 miles

nearside & offside front lower suspension ball joints slight lift

Pass 9 Mar 2009 27,083 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 24,742 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 22,762 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 22,762 miles

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

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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C986 RGY is a 1985 Nissan Sunny in Red with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 C986 RGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C986 RGY registered?

C986 RGY is a 1985 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 5 November 1985.

Is C986 RGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C986 RGY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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