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F540 LAP

1989 Nissan Sunny

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

48,707 mi
Last recorded48,707 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2010
Typical for 1989 Nissan Sunny82,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF540 LAP
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2010 48,707 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 48,707 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 34,574 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2008 34,574 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 29,325 miles

slight corrosion on O/S/R metal brake pipe

slight movement at top of N/S/R macpherson strut

Pass 13 Mar 2006 29,201 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2006 29,191 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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F540 LAP is a 1989 Nissan Sunny in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F540 LAP, 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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What year was F540 LAP registered?

F540 LAP is a 1989 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 28 June 1989.

Is F540 LAP safe to buy?

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