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F553 MLM

1988 Nissan Sunny

Red Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

47,829 mi
Last recorded47,829 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 1988 Nissan Sunny85,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF553 MLM
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 47,829 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 47,829 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 47,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower body sill damage

Nearside Rear Outer door damage

Fail 23 Jul 2019 47,634 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower body sill damage

Pass 24 Jul 2018 47,390 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 46,983 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 46,645 miles

body damage to n/s/r lower body sill

Fail 26 Jul 2016 46,645 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear tyre destoried

Rear exhaust deteriorating

body damage to n/s/r lower body sill

Pass 21 Jul 2015 46,245 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 46,245 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 45,766 miles

body damage to n/s/f lower body sill

Fail 22 Jul 2014 45,766 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

age cracks in n/s/r tyre walls

body damage to n/s/f lower body sill

Pass 16 Jul 2013 45,158 miles

age cracks in n/s/r outer tyre wall

body damage to n/s/f body sill

Fail 16 Jul 2013 45,158 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

age cracks in n/s/r outer tyre wall

body damage to n/s/f body sill

Pass 19 Jul 2012 44,407 miles

Damage to nearside outer body sill.

Pass 27 Jul 2011 43,404 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 43,404 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 42,149 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 40,474 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 38,802 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 37,278 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 35,917 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 35,917 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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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F553 MLM is a 1988 Nissan Sunny in Red with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 F553 MLM, 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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F553 MLM is a 1988 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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