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F189 PHM

1988 Nissan Sunny

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,405 mi
Last recorded117,405 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2013
Typical for 1988 Nissan Sunny85,590 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF189 PHM
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2013 117,405 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 113,889 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 113,889 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 110,554 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 110,508 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 107,342 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 104,604 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 101,530 miles

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

engine oil leak, rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 30 Oct 2007 98,543 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 95,059 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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F189 PHM is a 1988 Nissan Sunny in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F189 PHM, 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 F189 PHM registered?

F189 PHM is a 1988 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 21 December 1988.

Is F189 PHM safe to buy?

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