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E262 BGC

1988 Nissan Sunny

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,255 mi
Last recorded49,255 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 1988 Nissan Sunny85,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE262 BGC
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 49,255 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 47,748 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 47,017 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 46,988 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 46,219 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 44,801 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 42,940 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 42,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s wiper blade split

stone chip in windscreen

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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E262 BGC is a 1988 Nissan Sunny in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E262 BGC, 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 E262 BGC registered?

E262 BGC is a 1988 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 21 June 1988.

Is E262 BGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E262 BGC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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