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F515 KVW

1988 Nissan Sunny

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,214 mi
Last recorded142,214 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2008
Typical for 1988 Nissan Sunny85,590 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF515 KVW
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2008 142,214 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 142,214 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2008 142,865 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 135,282 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 135,282 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 128,990 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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F515 KVW is a 1988 Nissan Sunny in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 F515 KVW, 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 F515 KVW registered?

F515 KVW is a 1988 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 15 September 1988.

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