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E198 CAO

1988 Nissan Sunny

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,040 mi
Last recorded69,040 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 1988 Nissan Sunny85,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE198 CAO
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 May 2013 69,040 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrossion to rear floor

Pass 30 May 2013 69,040 miles

corrossion to rear floor

Pass 1 Jun 2012 65,389 miles

slight corrosion on rear floor

Pass 2 Jun 2011 60,816 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 58,041 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 58,041 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 55,031 miles

Rear floor rusty offside rear chassis rusty Rear exhaust rusty

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 55,031 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear floor rusty offside rear chassis rusty Rear exhaust rusty

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2008 51,757 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 51,756 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2007 48,453 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 48,453 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 46,047 miles

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

signs of wear in nearside rear shock absorber

Fail 30 May 2006 46,047 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front tyres becoming cracked and perished

signs of wear in nearside rear shock absorber

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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E198 CAO is a 1988 Nissan Sunny in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E198 CAO, 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 E198 CAO registered?

E198 CAO is a 1988 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 1 May 1988.

Is E198 CAO safe to buy?

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