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F554 MLX

1988 Nissan Sunny

Silver Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

108,064 mi
Last recorded108,064 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 1988 Nissan Sunny85,590 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF554 MLX
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 108,064 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 108,061 miles

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 108,061 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 108,043 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 108,043 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 107,994 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 107,994 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 107,822 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 107,822 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 1 Sep 2012 107,535 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 107,535 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 105,674 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2010 104,511 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 104,511 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 103,493 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 103,493 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 102,466 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 99,380 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight corrosion undervehicle not affecting braking or steering system

Pass 22 Aug 2006 95,387 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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F554 MLX is a 1988 Nissan Sunny in Silver with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 F554 MLX, 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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F554 MLX is a 1988 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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