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E126 LVV

1988 Nissan Sunny

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

78,848 mi
Last recorded78,848 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 1988 Nissan Sunny85,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE126 LVV
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 78,848 miles

Central stop light not working

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside front wing wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion to various front and rear suspension components

Fail 12 Jul 2018 78,848 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central stop light not working

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside front wing wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion to various front and rear suspension components

Pass 19 Jun 2017 78,270 miles

Centre stop light not working

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

Offside front wheel arch corroded

Surface corrosion to suspension components

Fail 14 Jun 2017 78,261 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Centre stop light not working

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

Offside front and rear door skins corroded

Offside front wheel arch corroded

Surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 6 Jul 2016 77,556 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Surface corrosion to various suspension components

Fail 6 Jul 2016 77,556 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Surface corrosion to various suspension components

Pass 17 Jul 2015 76,886 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Surface corrosion to various suspension components

Fail 13 Jul 2015 76,886 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Surface corrosion to various suspension components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 76,248 miles

Centre exhaust deteriorated

Oil leak

Surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 17 Jun 2014 76,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Centre exhaust deteriorated

Oil leak

Surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 8 Jul 2013 75,654 miles

Corrosion to various body panels (no sharp edges)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2013 75,654 miles

Corrosion to various body panels (no sharp edges)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2012 75,168 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2012 75,168 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2011 74,642 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2011 74,642 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2010 73,340 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2010 73,329 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2009 73,083 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2009 73,068 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2008 72,349 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 71,514 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 71,508 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 70,383 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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E126 LVV is a 1988 Nissan Sunny in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

Across all 1988 Nissan Sunny models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 85,590 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 E126 LVV, 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 38 years old, this Nissan Sunny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E126 LVV is a 1988 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 6 June 1988.

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