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E861 CNU

1988 Nissan Sunny

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,623 mi
Last recorded94,623 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2009
Typical for 1988 Nissan Sunny85,590 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE861 CNU
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2009 94,623 miles

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

signs of slight corrosion on chassis rails

Fail 5 Feb 2009 94,620 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

signs of slight corrosion on chassis rails

Pass 5 Feb 2008 81,005 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Feb 2008 80,990 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 66,969 miles

signs of corrosion on all brake pipes

Fail 5 Feb 2007 66,966 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

signs of corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 4 Feb 2006 50,821 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 50,808 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

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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E861 CNU is a 1988 Nissan Sunny in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E861 CNU, 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 E861 CNU registered?

E861 CNU is a 1988 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 2 February 1988.

Is E861 CNU safe to buy?

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