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E838 MPX

1988 Nissan Sunny

Grey Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,647 mi
Last recorded100,647 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 1988 Nissan Sunny85,590 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE838 MPX
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011 100,647 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 97,023 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 96,954 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 94,610 miles

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

Offside front tyre tread is wearing on inner edge.

Offside rear position/stop lens' is cracked.

Fail 7 Sep 2009 94,608 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside front tyre tread is wearing on inner edge.

Offside rear position/stop lens' is cracked.

Pass 9 Sep 2008 91,802 miles

Silencer rattles a bit,possibly baffles loose?

Pass 21 Sep 2007 91,056 miles

as previous advise sheet

Fail 19 Sep 2007 91,055 miles

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

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

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Sep 2006 90,401 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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E838 MPX is a 1988 Nissan Sunny in Grey with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 E838 MPX, 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 E838 MPX registered?

E838 MPX is a 1988 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 10 June 1988.

Is E838 MPX safe to buy?

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