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F238 SPR

1988 Nissan Sunny

White Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

116,797 mi
Last recorded116,797 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 1988 Nissan Sunny85,590 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF238 SPR
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 May 2011 116,797 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

different size tyres front and rear

general corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2010 115,093 miles

Oil leak

advise nearside front suspension balljoint has play advise general corrosion

Pass 11 May 2009 112,778 miles

Oil leak

different size tyres front and rear

general corrosion

offside front window

Fail 29 Apr 2009 112,778 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

different size tyres front and rear

general corrosion

offside front window

Pass 14 May 2008 111,745 miles

Oil leak

advise general corrosion

Fail 12 May 2008 111,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

advise general corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2007 109,953 miles

OIL LEAK.ADVISE GENERAL CORROSION

Fail 3 Jan 2007 109,953 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

advise general corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2005 107,838 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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F238 SPR is a 1988 Nissan Sunny in White with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 F238 SPR, 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 F238 SPR registered?

F238 SPR is a 1988 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 12 August 1988.

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