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E711 FVJ

1988 Nissan Sunny

Blue Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests31 (16 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate51.6%

Mileage

145,949 mi
Last recorded145,949 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 1988 Nissan Sunny85,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE711 FVJ
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

16 pass 15 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 145,949 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 145,947 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both outer sill rear sections . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Rear strut mountings (both ) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 145,924 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 145,798 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 145,796 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 144,864 miles

Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 143,458 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 3 Sep 2018 143,457 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 11 Sep 2017 141,206 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 141,206 miles

Nearside Front 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 Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill structure (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch to sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded top of sill to inner door shut (5.2.6)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section pipe corroding very thin (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 141,206 miles

Nearside Front 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 Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill structure (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch to sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded top of sill to inner door shut (5.2.6)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section pipe corroding very thin (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 138,048 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush , into lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Aug 2016 137,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush , into lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jul 2015 134,282 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2014 130,467 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2014 130,418 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2013 126,667 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 126,667 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2012 123,889 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 123,889 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 121,740 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 121,740 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 120,504 miles

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

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

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

o/s door mirror insecure

Fail 11 Jun 2010 120,504 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

o/s door mirror insecure

Pass 5 Jun 2009 117,395 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 117,395 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 114,727 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 114,727 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2007 111,234 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 111,234 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 May 2006 107,141 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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E711 FVJ is a 1988 Nissan Sunny in Blue with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.6%.

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 E711 FVJ, 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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E711 FVJ is a 1988 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 4 March 1988.

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