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E524 DDV

1988 Nissan Sunny

Blue Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

136,253 mi
Last recorded136,253 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2011
Typical for 1988 Nissan Sunny85,590 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE524 DDV
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2011 136,253 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 136,213 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 121,728 miles

centre exhaust has slight leak of gases but not considered excessive at present

front brake discs corroded on inner working surface close to mot limits

Fail 10 Nov 2009 121,542 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

centre exhaust has slight leak of gases but not considered excessive at present

front brake discs corroded on inner working surface close to mot limits

Pass 12 May 2008 103,391 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 103,391 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 86,691 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2005 79,996 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 79,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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E524 DDV is a 1988 Nissan Sunny in Blue with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 E524 DDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E524 DDV registered?

E524 DDV is a 1988 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 23 June 1988.

Is E524 DDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E524 DDV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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