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DRN 261Y

1983 Nissan Sunny

White Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

69,962 mi
Last recorded69,962 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 1983 Nissan Sunny59,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRN 261Y
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 69,962 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 69,962 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 67,085 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 67,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 62,674 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 59,936 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 56,945 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 54,551 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 53,322 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 50,267 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 38,875 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 30,218 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 29,042 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 27,660 miles

slight corrosion front brake discs

Fail 21 Dec 2011 27,660 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

slight corrosion front brake discs

Pass 23 Dec 2010 25,736 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Dec 2010 25,736 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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DRN 261Y is a 1983 Nissan Sunny in White with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1983 Nissan Sunny models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 59,759 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 DRN 261Y, 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 43 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 DRN 261Y registered?

DRN 261Y is a 1983 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 5 May 1983.

Is DRN 261Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRN 261Y shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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