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E312 RCV

1988 Nissan Sunny

Red Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,353 mi
Last recorded84,353 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2008
Typical for 1988 Nissan Sunny85,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE312 RCV
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2008 84,353 miles

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all suspension bushes perishing+components showing corrosion

both number plates cracked

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f seat backing frame showing due to cloth worn

slight corrosoin on front brake discs

slight engine oil leaks

Pass 15 Feb 2007 77,932 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both number plates cracked

n/s/f bump stop split

o/s/f backing worn through cloth to frame

slight engine oil leaks

Pass 7 Feb 2006 69,405 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f bump stop broken

o/s/f indicator lense condensated

o/s/f seat back worn through

rear number plate discolouring (can read ok)

Fail 7 Feb 2006 69,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f bump stop broken

o/s/f indicator lense condensated

o/s/f seat back worn through

rear number plate discolouring (can read ok)

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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E312 RCV is a 1988 Nissan Sunny in Red with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 E312 RCV, 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 E312 RCV registered?

E312 RCV is a 1988 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 23 February 1988.

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