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F139 UHD

1988 Nissan Sunny

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

72,993 mi
Last recorded72,993 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Nissan Sunny85,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF139 UHD
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 72,993 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 68,102 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 63,122 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre has sidewall cracks

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 63,112 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre has sidewall cracks

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

long travel on footbrake

long travel on parking brake lever

Pass 3 Apr 2023 56,728 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 8 Apr 2022 53,148 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 53,138 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired inner sill holed rear (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired holled (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired corroded (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 50,166 miles

vehicle has had welded done and slight weakness in sills

Pass 17 Apr 2019 43,943 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 43,943 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 38,820 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 38,741 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 30,364 miles

Offside Rear chassis weak

Rear foot brake readings low on both sides

Fail 13 Mar 2017 30,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear chassis weak

Rear foot brake readings low on both sides

Pass 6 Apr 2016 25,944 miles

Offside Rear chassis leg heavily corroded - borderline pass

Fail 1 Apr 2016 25,912 miles

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

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

Offside Rear chassis leg heavily corroded - borderline pass

Pass 8 Apr 2015 20,784 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2014 18,186 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 18,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 16,581 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 15,204 miles

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

nsr tyre cracking on walls

Fail 22 Oct 2011 15,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 14,717 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 14,423 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2008 14,423 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 12,225 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

rear sills starting to corrode

Fail 2 Aug 2007 12,225 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

rear sills starting to corrode

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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F139 UHD is a 1988 Nissan Sunny in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 F139 UHD, 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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F139 UHD is a 1988 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 1 December 1988.

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