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F433 RCF

1989 Nissan Sunny

Red Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

169,370 mi
Last recorded169,370 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 1989 Nissan Sunny82,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF433 RCF
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2011 169,370 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 169,351 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 163,417 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 163,375 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

VERY BAD GENERAL CORROSION TO UNDERBODY INCLUDING STRUCTURAL AREAS

THE NUMBER OF PREVIOUS PATCH REPAIRS TO STRUCTURAL AREAS OF THE BODYSHELL LEAVE THE CAR SERIOUSLY WEAKENED AND IN MY OPINION DANGEROUS TO USE UNLESS REPAIRED WITH COMPLETE NEW PANELS/SECTIONS OF CHASSIS

Pass 5 Nov 2007 157,465 miles

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

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

all 4 floor pans corroded

corrosion to osf wing

dent in sump

front cross member corroded

front to rear steel brake pipes corroded

fuel lines rusty

oil leak from engine

osr strut top corroded

rear chassis legs corroded

slight corrosion to nsf strut top under bonnet

unable to check outer sills due to sill covers

Fail 22 Oct 2007 157,407 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

all 4 floor pans corroded

corrosion to osf wing

dent in sump

front cross member corroded

front to rear steel brake pipes corroded

fuel lines rusty

oil leak from engine

osr strut top corroded

rear chassis legs corroded

slight corrosion to nsf strut top under bonnet

unable to check outer sills due to sill covers

Pass 24 Oct 2006 149,733 miles

Both rear tyres close to legal limit.

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front to rear brake pipes poorly supported.

N/s/f cv joint slightly worn.

Fail 17 Oct 2006 149,714 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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)

front to rear brake pipes poorly supported

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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F433 RCF is a 1989 Nissan Sunny in Red with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F433 RCF, 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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F433 RCF is a 1989 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 22 March 1989.

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