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D129 BUY

1987 Nissan Sunny

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,643 mi
Last recorded38,643 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 1987 Nissan Sunny87,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD129 BUY
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 38,643 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brakes pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsr wheel hard to turn with hand

Fail 15 Sep 2016 38,642 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brakes pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsr wheel hard to turn with hand

Pass 15 May 2013 38,442 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 37,960 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 37,325 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 37,325 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 36,380 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 35,277 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 34,154 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 32,892 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 32,892 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 31,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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D129 BUY is a 1987 Nissan Sunny in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 Nissan Sunny models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 87,380 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 D129 BUY, 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 39 years old, this Nissan Sunny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D129 BUY registered?

D129 BUY is a 1987 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 27 April 1987.

Is D129 BUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D129 BUY shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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