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D162 FVC

1987 Nissan Sunny

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,433 mi
Last recorded56,433 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2007
Typical for 1987 Nissan Sunny87,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD162 FVC
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2007 56,433 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 56,388 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2006 56,388 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2005 56,284 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2005 56,280 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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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D162 FVC is a 1987 Nissan Sunny in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D162 FVC, 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 D162 FVC registered?

D162 FVC is a 1987 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 12 June 1987.

Is D162 FVC safe to buy?

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