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F527 XWR

1988 Nissan Sunny

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,011 mi
Last recorded69,011 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 1988 Nissan Sunny85,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF527 XWR
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 69,011 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2024 68,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2023 63,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175 70 13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 63,740 miles

All tyre valves perished

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 63,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 62,913 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 62,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 62,799 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 62,787 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 62,753 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 62,297 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 61,596 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 60,994 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 60,506 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 60,506 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 60,032 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 59,550 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 59,166 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 58,692 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 57,938 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 57,162 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 56,150 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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F527 XWR is a 1988 Nissan Sunny in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 F527 XWR, 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 F527 XWR registered?

F527 XWR is a 1988 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F527 XWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F527 XWR shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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