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F407 VAV

1988 Nissan Sunny

Silver Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

51,109 mi
Last recorded51,109 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Nissan Sunny85,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF407 VAV
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 51,109 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

General surface corrosion heavy in places not seriously weaken all over suspension components arms and coil springs struts casings and subframes

General surface corrosion heavy in places under body all over not seriously weaken sills inner and outer inner and upper inner wheel arches areas some parts heavily coated in under seal signs of repairs

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes front to rear coated in under sill/paint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil pressure switch and possible bottom crack seal seep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front chassis and rear ( rails rear poor condition ) corrosion and heavily under sealed in places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 4 Jun 2025 50,628 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

General surface corrosion heavy in places not seriously weaken all suspension components arms and coil springs and subframes some parts heavily coated in under seal

General under body/ ( front chassis)surface corrosion heavy in places all over not seriously weaken sills inner and outer inner wheel arches areas some parts heavily coated in under seal signs of repairs

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect slight staining (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rails corroded and heavily under sealed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear tyres slight uneven wear minor surface cracking between tread

chip in windscreen

Fail 29 May 2025 50,628 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill holed and corroded and rear inner sill and wheel arch area under marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

General surface corrosion heavy in places not seriously weaken all suspension components arms and coil springs and subframes some parts heavily coated in under seal

General under body/ ( front chassis)surface corrosion heavy in places all over not seriously weaken sills inner and outer inner wheel arches areas some parts heavily coated in under seal signs of repairs

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect slight staining (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rails corroded and heavily under sealed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear tyres slight uneven wear minor surface cracking between tread

chip in windscreen

Pass 23 May 2024 50,134 miles

Coil spring corroded all corroded heavily (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

General surface corrosion not seriously weaken all suspension components and subframes some parts heavily coated in under seal

General under body corrosion all over not seriously weaken sills inner and outer inner wheel arches areas some parts heavily coated in under seal signs of repairs

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corrosion , pipes front to rear heavily coated (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis rails corroded /heavily coated (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear tyres slight uneven wear /minor surface cracking between tread

windscreen stone chip

Pass 14 Jun 2023 49,686 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

General surface corrosion not seriously weaken all suspension components and subframes some parts covered in heavily under seal

General under body corrosion all over not seriously weaken sills inner and outer inner wheel arches areas some parts covered in heavily under seal

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes corroded/been covered (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear has nail

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and slight damping reduced (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis rails heavily under sealed

fuel filler neck pipes corroded heavily covered in under seal

windscreen stone chipped

Fail 8 Jun 2023 49,655 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

General surface corrosion not seriously weaken all suspension components and subframes some parts covered in heavily under seal

General under body corrosion all over not seriously weaken sills inner and outer inner wheel arches areas some parts covered in heavily under seal

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes corroded/been covered (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear has nail

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and slight damping reduced (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis rails heavily under sealed

fuel filler neck pipes corroded heavily covered in under seal

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 8 Jun 2022 49,035 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General body corrosion all over not seriously weaken sills inner and outer wheel arches some parts covered in heavily under seal

General surface corrosion not seriously weaken suspension components and subframes and struts , some parts covered in heavily under seal

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis rails heavily under sealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel filler neck pipes corroded covered in under seal

slight oil seep pressure switch back of engine

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 17 Jun 2021 48,235 miles

Central Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General body corrosion not seriously weaken sills inner and outer wheel arches and inner rear some parts covered in under seal

General surface corrosion not seriously weaken suspension components and rear subframe , parts covered in under seal

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails poor condition covered in under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel filler neck pipes corroded covered in under seal

windscreen stone chip

Fail 10 Jun 2021 48,224 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch holed /corroded top strut area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General body corrosion not seriously weaken sills inner and outer wheel arches and inner rear some parts covered in under seal

General surface corrosion not seriously weaken suspension components and rear subframe , parts covered in under seal

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails poor condition covered in under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel filler neck pipes corroded covered in under seal

windscreen stone chip

Pass 18 Jun 2020 47,473 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all over inner wheel arch areas sills , parts under sealed/repairs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rails poor condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

general surface corrosion suspension components tho not seriously weakened

Pass 29 May 2019 46,816 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front and rear ( rear chassis rail poor condition) chassis and body , (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect mist of oil/staining (5.3.2 (b))

Rear tyres minor surface cracking between tread.

front and rear suspension components general corrosion all over tho not seriously weaken

fuel filler neck pipes corrosion

spare tyre low pressure advise check

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 29 May 2018 45,896 miles

1)Fuel filler neck pipes corroding.(2)Rear tyres minor surface cracking between tread.(3)Windscreen stone chipped drivers side.

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all over (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight misting (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front slight ,rear poor condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear suspension components general corrosion not seriously weaken

Pass 1 Jun 2017 45,093 miles

1)Fuel filler neck pipes corroding.(2)All coil springs corroding.(3)Rear tyres slight surface cracking between tread.

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (Rear poor condition) (6.1.B.2)

General corrosion on body all over

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil minor (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 May 2017 45,093 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill and inner wheel arch marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

1)Fuel filler neck pipes corroding.(2)All coil springs corroding.(3)Rear tyres slight surface cracking between tread.

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (Rear poor condition) (6.1.B.2)

General corrosion on body all over

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil minor (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 May 2016 44,069 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber dust covers deteriorated.

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

Rear fuel filler neck corroded.

Pass 1 Jun 2015 43,312 miles

(1)Fuel filler kneck pipes corroded.(2)Coil springs corroding.

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 43,312 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

(1)Fuel filler kneck pipes corroded.(2)Coil springs corroding.

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 May 2014 42,443 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 41,708 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 40,930 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear chassis rails and sills slight corrosion.

Pass 3 Jun 2011 39,890 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 38,835 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 37,928 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 36,899 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise n/s/rear chassis corroded

advise o/s n/s inner sills corroded

advise o/s/r n/s/r tyres / cracks

Pass 6 Jun 2007 33,822 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 34,569 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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F407 VAV is a 1988 Nissan Sunny in Silver with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 F407 VAV, 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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F407 VAV is a 1988 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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