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F402 OTR

1988 Nissan Sunny

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

67,640 mi
Last recorded67,640 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1988 Nissan Sunny85,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF402 OTR
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 67,640 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 67,003 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 66,427 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 66,427 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. incorrect size fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 65,802 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 65,166 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 64,326 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 62,968 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 62,106 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 61,875 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 61,874 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 61,843 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 61,843 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 61,452 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 60,838 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 59,943 miles

Both O/S tyres in poor condition

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 58,427 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 56,127 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 54,142 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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F402 OTR is a 1988 Nissan Sunny in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 F402 OTR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F402 OTR registered?

F402 OTR is a 1988 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 2 September 1988.

Is F402 OTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F402 OTR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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