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F686 RSX

1988 Nissan Sunny

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,534 mi
Last recorded138,534 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2010
Typical for 1988 Nissan Sunny85,590 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF686 RSX
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2010 138,534 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 138,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

dampness around offside rear brake back plate

nearside rear sill corroded

offside front indicator lense damaged

underside of vehicle corroded and repaired

Pass 29 Jan 2009 135,654 miles

offside rear wheel arch rusty

oil leak

rear metal brake pipes corroded

underside of vehicle corroded and repaired

Pass 4 Feb 2008 133,754 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 133,754 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

metal brake pipes corroded

nearside washer inop

stone chip in windscreen

underside of vehicle corroded and repaired

Pass 14 Feb 2007 132,043 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 132,043 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

rear metal brake pipes corroded

underside of vehicle corroded and repaired

Pass 14 Mar 2006 130,115 miles

o/s floor pan rusty

oil leak

rear metal brake pipes corroded

weld repairs to o/s chassis

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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F686 RSX is a 1988 Nissan Sunny in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F686 RSX, 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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What year was F686 RSX registered?

F686 RSX is a 1988 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 2 September 1988.

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