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EKJ 742Y

1983 Nissan Sunny

Blue Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

990,737 mi
Last recorded990,737 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2008
Typical for 1983 Nissan Sunny59,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKJ 742Y
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2008 990,737 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 88,699 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 88,688 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 80,488 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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EKJ 742Y is a 1983 Nissan Sunny in Blue with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 Nissan Sunny models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 59,759 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 EKJ 742Y, 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 43 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 EKJ 742Y registered?

EKJ 742Y is a 1983 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 1 January 1983.

Is EKJ 742Y safe to buy?

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