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F271 BYA

1988 Nissan Sunny

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

58,552 mi
Last recorded58,552 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 1988 Nissan Sunny85,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF271 BYA
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 58,552 miles

front suspendion and back plate rusty

rear suspension rusty

Pass 23 Aug 2018 54,043 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 54,002 miles

Brake performance not tested Excessive corrosion (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel; arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 49,135 miles

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

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

Offside Rear sill rusted

Pass 16 Aug 2016 44,793 miles

Offside Front moderate wear on inner edge

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

both wiper blades slightlym poor efectiveness

corrosion evedent at both rear end of sills ,but unable to crumble with moderate pressure

front number plate damaged,but still clearly readable from a reasonable distance

Fail 15 Aug 2016 44,793 miles

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

Offside Front moderate wear on inner edge

corrosion evedent at both rear end of sills ,but unable to crumble with moderate pressure

front number plate damaged,but still clearly readable from a reasonable distance

Pass 20 Aug 2015 40,861 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 36,237 miles

Front number plate cracked

Fail 15 Aug 2014 36,209 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front number plate cracked

Pass 16 Aug 2013 29,427 miles

slight underbody sills corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2012 24,249 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 24,571 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 20,255 miles

oil pressure light switch leaking oil.

Pass 26 Aug 2010 19,661 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 19,238 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 18,900 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 18,597 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 17,994 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 17,546 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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F271 BYA is a 1988 Nissan Sunny in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 F271 BYA, 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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F271 BYA is a 1988 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 22 September 1988.

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