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E276 MRU

1988 Nissan Sunny

Grey Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

155,303 mi
Last recorded155,303 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2009
Typical for 1988 Nissan Sunny85,590 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE276 MRU
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2009 155,303 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 155,275 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 150,323 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 150,256 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 145,268 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 140,273 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 140,267 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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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E276 MRU is a 1988 Nissan Sunny in Grey with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 E276 MRU, 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 E276 MRU registered?

E276 MRU is a 1988 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 17 March 1988.

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