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E161 PFL

1988 Nissan Sunny

Red Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,411 mi
Last recorded117,411 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2007
Typical for 1988 Nissan Sunny85,590 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE161 PFL
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2007 117,411 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 117,408 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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 PFL is a 1988 Nissan Sunny in Red with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E161 PFL registered?

E161 PFL is a 1988 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 6 May 1988.

Is E161 PFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E161 PFL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E161 PFL have outstanding finance?

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