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F520 ODU

1988 Nissan Sunny

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,789 mi
Last recorded27,789 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Nissan Sunny85,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF520 ODU
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 27,789 miles

Advise rear suspension components rusty

Fail 12 Feb 2026 27,789 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Advise rear suspension components rusty

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2025 27,623 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2017 25,841 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2016 24,018 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 23,801 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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F520 ODU is a 1988 Nissan Sunny in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F520 ODU, 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 F520 ODU registered?

F520 ODU is a 1988 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F520 ODU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F520 ODU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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