MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,551 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
offside rear inner wing slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
offside rear inner wing slightly corroded
How Reliable is the Nissan Sunny?
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E278 XJA is a 1988 Nissan Sunny in White with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 E278 XJA, 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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E278 XJA is a 1988 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 30 March 1988.
Is E278 XJA safe to buy?
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