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F291 NRV

1988 Nissan Sunny

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,680 mi
Last recorded88,680 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 1988 Nissan Sunny85,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF291 NRV
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 May 2014 88,680 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2013 88,385 miles

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

front suspension arms rear bushes worn.

n/s/r outer sill corroded.

offside rear suspension strut turret corroded.

rear brake pipes corroded.

rear floors corroded.

rear inner sills corroded.

Pass 22 May 2012 88,114 miles

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

front number plate cracked

n/s outer sill rusting and weak at rear

n/s/f tyre worn low

o/s/r floor rusting and weak

o/s/r strut top mounting area rusting and weak

rear brake imbalance high

Pass 26 May 2011 87,758 miles

n/s outer sill weak at rear

o/s/r floor rusted close to limits

rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 13 May 2010 87,440 miles

n/s outer sill rusting at rear

Fail 10 May 2010 87,440 miles

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

n/s outer sill rusting at rear

Pass 18 May 2009 86,984 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 86,453 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 84,338 miles

front and rear brake pipes rusty.

rear tyres wearing unevenly.

Pass 26 May 2006 82,341 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

most brake pipes rusty

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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F291 NRV is a 1988 Nissan Sunny in White 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 F291 NRV, 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 F291 NRV registered?

F291 NRV is a 1988 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 30 November 1988.

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