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E161 JDP

1988 Nissan Sunny

Grey Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

86,265 mi
Last recorded86,265 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2008
Typical for 1988 Nissan Sunny85,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE161 JDP
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2008 86,265 miles

drivers window not working

engine oil leaks

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

slight exhuast blow from manifold area

Fail 6 Mar 2008 86,265 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

drivers window not working

engine oil leaks

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

slight exhuast blow from manifold area

Pass 26 Feb 2007 84,225 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 84,225 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 17 Feb 2007 84,218 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

N/S/F TYRRE WORN INNER OUTER EDGE

Fail 13 Feb 2007 84,190 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 81,416 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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E161 JDP is a 1988 Nissan Sunny in Grey with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 E161 JDP, 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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What year was E161 JDP registered?

E161 JDP is a 1988 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 10 May 1988.

Is E161 JDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E161 JDP shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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