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E546 DUF

1988 Nissan Sunny

Blue Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

110,048 mi
Last recorded110,048 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 1988 Nissan Sunny85,590 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE546 DUF
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2012 110,048 miles

Corrosion on panel under windscreen.

Corrosion round rear windscreen.

Drivers door damaged.

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2012 110,048 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Corrosion on panel under windscreen.

Corrosion round rear windscreen.

Drivers door damaged.

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2011 108,519 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2011 108,519 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2010 107,081 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 107,081 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 105,434 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 105,434 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 103,702 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 102,028 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 102,028 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 100,040 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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E546 DUF is a 1988 Nissan Sunny in Blue with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 E546 DUF, 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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E546 DUF is a 1988 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 16 March 1988.

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