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F578 LNJ

1989 Nissan Sunny

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

73,437 mi
Last recorded73,437 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 1989 Nissan Sunny82,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF578 LNJ
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 73,437 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 73,412 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 69,962 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 69,956 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 65,686 miles

front brake imbalanced

general vehicle corrosion starting

n/s/r chassis leg corroded

rear number plate smudged

suspect n/s/f brake caliper leaking

Fail 27 Aug 2010 65,623 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

general vehicle corrosion starting

n/s/f sidelamp dull

n/s/r chassis leg corroded

o/s/r brake hose rubbing on shock absorber

rear number plate smudged

suspect n/s/f brake caliper leaking

Pass 27 Aug 2009 62,775 miles

dampness around brake servo

n/s/r chassis leg starting to corrode

Fail 25 Aug 2009 62,758 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

dampness around brake servo

n/s/r chassis leg starting to corrode

Pass 27 Aug 2008 60,572 miles

gearbox & clutch noisy

general vehicle corrosion starting

rear chassis legs starting to corrode

rear number plate smudged

staining around brake servo

Fail 27 Aug 2008 60,571 miles

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

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

gearbox & clutch noisy

general vehicle corrosion starting

rear chassis legs starting to corrode

rear number plate smudged

staining around brake servo

Pass 20 Aug 2007 58,513 miles

o/s/r & n/s/r chassis legs starting to corrode

Pass 30 Aug 2006 56,395 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 56,395 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrotion starting off side rear chassi leg & near side rear off outer sill

damp around near side front brake caliper

fuel filler pipes corroded

near side rear suspention rear tie rod bush worn

slight exhaust gas leak rear joint

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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F578 LNJ is a 1989 Nissan Sunny in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 F578 LNJ, 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 F578 LNJ registered?

F578 LNJ is a 1989 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 21 February 1989.

Is F578 LNJ safe to buy?

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