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E34 HFP

1988 Nissan Sunny

Silver Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,472 mi
Last recorded82,472 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2024
Typical for 1988 Nissan Sunny85,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE34 HFP
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2024 82,472 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 82,463 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2022 82,350 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 81,859 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 81,859 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 79,821 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 79,796 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 73,631 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch areas (2.4.A.3)

underside of body soiled

Fail 11 Sep 2017 73,628 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch areas (2.4.A.3)

underside of body soiled

Pass 24 Jun 2016 74,388 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 73,438 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 73,197 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 73,197 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 72,894 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 72,593 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 72,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 72,253 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 72,253 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 71,908 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 71,908 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 71,426 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 70,890 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 70,308 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 69,305 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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E34 HFP is a 1988 Nissan Sunny in Silver with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E34 HFP, 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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E34 HFP is a 1988 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 19 February 1988.

Is E34 HFP safe to buy?

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