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E448 JLO

1988 Nissan Sunny

Green Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,321 mi
Last recorded53,321 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Nissan Sunny85,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE448 JLO
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 53,321 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 53,132 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 53,127 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 53,061 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 52,812 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 52,338 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 51,906 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 51,200 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 51,200 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 50,739 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 50,592 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 50,592 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 50,427 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 50,261 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 50,056 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 49,905 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 49,690 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 49,688 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 49,478 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 49,286 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 48,969 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 48,525 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 48,525 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 48,205 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 47,883 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 47,229 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 46,809 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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E448 JLO is a 1988 Nissan Sunny in Green with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E448 JLO, 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 E448 JLO registered?

E448 JLO is a 1988 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 22 March 1988.

Is E448 JLO safe to buy?

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