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E257 JDP

1988 Nissan Sunny

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

109,542 mi
Last recorded109,542 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 1988 Nissan Sunny85,590 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE257 JDP
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2011 109,542 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 109,541 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 108,722 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 108,722 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

FRONT & REAR NUMBER PLATES SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR

FRONT WHEELS NEED TRACKING CORRECTLY

O/S/FRONT TYRE WEARING SERIOUSLY ON INNER EDGE

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2009 107,718 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 107,718 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front & rear number plates showing signs of wear

gear box oil leak

hand brake needs slight ajustment

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

vehicle showing signs of heavy corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2008 106,654 miles

N/S/REAR SHOCKABSORBER SLIGHT MISTING OF OIL

O/S/FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

OIL LEAK

VEHICLE SHOWING SIGNS OF HEAVY CORROSION

Fail 22 Apr 2008 106,654 miles

N/S/REAR SHOCKABSORBER SLIGHT MISTING OF OIL

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

O/S/FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

VEHICLE SHOWING SIGNS OF HEAVY CORROSION

Pass 30 Apr 2007 105,443 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 105,443 miles

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

gear box oil leak

n/s/ rear shockabsorber damp

Pass 25 Apr 2006 104,505 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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E257 JDP is a 1988 Nissan Sunny in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 E257 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E257 JDP registered?

E257 JDP is a 1988 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 16 June 1988.

Is E257 JDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E257 JDP shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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