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E342 FGU

1988 Nissan Sunny

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

152,878 mi
Last recorded152,878 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 1988 Nissan Sunny85,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE342 FGU
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 152,878 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 152,876 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 148,695 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 142,073 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 133,296 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 133,296 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 123,957 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 115,426 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 115,421 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but light output not severely reduced (1.2.4b)

Fail 20 Jul 2006 106,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 106,145 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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E342 FGU is a 1988 Nissan Sunny in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E342 FGU, 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 E342 FGU registered?

E342 FGU is a 1988 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 29 February 1988.

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