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D159 TGF

1987 Nissan Sunny

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,988 mi
Last recorded68,988 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2008
Typical for 1987 Nissan Sunny87,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD159 TGF
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2008 68,988 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 68,987 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 64,158 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 60,486 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 60,483 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 56,720 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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D159 TGF is a 1987 Nissan Sunny in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D159 TGF, 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 D159 TGF registered?

D159 TGF is a 1987 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 9 June 1987.

Is D159 TGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D159 TGF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D159 TGF have outstanding finance?

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