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E889 LYF

1988 Nissan Sunny

Green Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,506 mi
Last recorded86,506 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2009
Typical for 1988 Nissan Sunny85,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE889 LYF
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2009 86,506 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2009 86,503 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2008 80,190 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 80,190 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 72,833 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 72,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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E889 LYF is a 1988 Nissan Sunny in Green with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 E889 LYF, 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 E889 LYF registered?

E889 LYF is a 1988 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 21 June 1988.

Is E889 LYF safe to buy?

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