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E201 TUH

1988 Nissan Sunny

Silver Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1988 Nissan Sunny85,590 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE201 TUH
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2008

Allfour coil springs corroded

Both front and O/S/R tyrers badly perished

Fuel pipe filler neck starting to corroded

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

O/S door mirror damaged

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Dec 2008

Allfour coil springs corroded

Both front and O/S/R tyrers badly perished

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel pipe filler neck starting to corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

O/S door mirror damaged

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 98,258 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 98,258 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

o/s/r tyre is perishing

Both front seats back rests have a lot of play.

Pass 14 Oct 2006 97,995 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 97,945 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

N/S/R panel damage

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 97,278 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 97,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

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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E201 TUH is a 1988 Nissan Sunny in Silver with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 E201 TUH, 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 E201 TUH registered?

E201 TUH is a 1988 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 9 May 1988.

Is E201 TUH safe to buy?

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