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F287 JNC

1989 Nissan Sunny

Green Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

139,354 mi
Last recorded139,354 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 1989 Nissan Sunny82,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF287 JNC
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 139,354 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on under side vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

interior mirror missing

Fail 1 Jul 2019 139,354 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on under side vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

interior mirror missing

Pass 2 Feb 2018 139,215 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 138,497 miles

interior rear view mirror missing

Fail 20 Jan 2017 138,485 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sil detached from body (2.4.A.3)

interior rear view mirror missing

Pass 14 Jan 2016 137,751 miles

oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2015 137,272 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2014 136,746 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2014 136,724 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2013 134,112 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 134,109 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 126,725 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 126,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 121,568 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2011 121,565 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2010 119,072 miles

Rear exhaust pipe corroded.

Fail 8 Jan 2010 119,072 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear exhaust pipe corroded.

Pass 7 Jan 2009 105,930 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 105,928 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 94,822 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2008 94,812 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2007 81,102 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 79,465 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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F287 JNC is a 1989 Nissan Sunny in Green with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 1989 Nissan Sunny models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 82,568 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 F287 JNC, 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 37 years old, this Nissan Sunny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F287 JNC registered?

F287 JNC is a 1989 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 11 January 1989.

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