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F643 NTW

1988 Nissan Sunny

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

79,623 mi
Last recorded79,623 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 1988 Nissan Sunny85,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF643 NTW
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 79,623 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 79,583 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 79,353 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Slight corrosion to O/s/r inner sill

Fail 30 Jan 2019 79,353 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Slight corrosion to O/s/r inner sill

Pass 31 Jan 2018 77,732 miles

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

n/s sill painted in undersill covering repair

Fail 29 Jan 2018 77,729 miles

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s outer sill to o/s/r door shut area (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s sill painted in undersill covering repair

Pass 30 Jan 2017 76,017 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 76,016 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust system deteriorated/corroded

centre exhaust system deteriorated

offside rear outter sill slightly corroded

slight noise in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 12 Jan 2016 74,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 74,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 72,638 miles

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

corrosion to rear brake pipes

rear exhaust deteriorated and blowing

Fail 13 Jan 2015 72,626 miles

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

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

corrosion to rear brake pipes

rear exhaust deteriorated and blowing

Pass 13 Jan 2014 70,435 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

offside sill has slight corrosion

Fail 13 Jan 2014 70,435 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

offside sill has slight corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2013 68,633 miles

o/s rear tyre low

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s and o/s rear sills corroded

o/s front tyre low

Fail 10 Jan 2013 68,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s and o/s rear sills corroded

o/s front tyre low

o/s rear tyre low

Pass 12 Jan 2012 66,764 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear sill has slight corrosion

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear sill has slight corrosion

Fail 9 Jan 2012 66,762 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear sill has slight corrosion

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear sill has slight corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2010 64,683 miles

o/s rear sill corroded

rear tyres low

Pass 21 Dec 2009 62,445 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 62,445 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 59,733 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 56,794 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight corrosion to o/s/r sill

Fail 18 Dec 2006 53,812 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 53,812 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 50,917 miles

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

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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F643 NTW is a 1988 Nissan Sunny in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 F643 NTW, 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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F643 NTW is a 1988 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 5 December 1988.

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