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F539 SFE

1988 Nissan Sunny

Blue Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,401 mi
Last recorded56,401 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 1988 Nissan Sunny85,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF539 SFE
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 56,401 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2025 55,894 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 55,884 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion whole vehicle underside - body / suspension components (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 55,477 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 54,865 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 54,301 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 53,363 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 52,249 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 52,249 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 51,201 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 51,201 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 50,110 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 48,969 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 47,157 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 47,157 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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F539 SFE is a 1988 Nissan Sunny in Blue with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F539 SFE, 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 F539 SFE registered?

F539 SFE is a 1988 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F539 SFE safe to buy?

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