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F686 XWR

1988 Nissan Sunny

White Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,737 mi
Last recorded60,737 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 1988 Nissan Sunny85,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF686 XWR
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2019 60,737 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (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 Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside steering arm corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside steering arm corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2018 59,827 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 59,817 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 59,173 miles

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

Offside outer sill corroding

both rear chassis rails corroding

rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Fail 26 Jun 2017 59,160 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of sill/inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

Offside outer sill corroding

both rear chassis rails corroding

rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2016 58,564 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn to limit on inner edge

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

both front tyres wearing low

Fail 20 Jun 2016 58,547 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened rearward arm (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn to limit on inner edge

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

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 6 Jul 2015 57,886 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel pipe/hose damp (near tank) no apparent leak

Fail 26 Jun 2015 57,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear 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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel pipe/hose damp (near tank) no apparent leak

nearside front brake backplate/dust shield insecure

Pass 11 Jul 2014 57,111 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 57,105 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front brake back plate insecure

Pass 24 Jun 2013 56,407 miles

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

rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 17 Jun 2013 56,361 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside rear chassis leg corroded to limit

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2012 55,252 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear chassis legs corroded near limit

Fail 13 Jun 2012 55,129 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear chassis legs corroded near limit

Pass 23 Jun 2011 54,293 miles

offside and nearside rear chassis corroding

Fail 17 Jun 2011 54,261 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

offside and nearside rear chassis corroding

offside front anti roll bar joint boot split

offside front tyre screw in tread

Pass 14 Jun 2010 52,983 miles

rear brake back plates corroded

rear chassis legs corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

rubber fuel line near tank damp

Fail 11 Jun 2010 52,967 miles

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

rear brake back plates corroded

rear chassis legs corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

rubber fuel line near tank damp

Pass 15 Jun 2009 51,883 miles

nearside front c.v. boot deteriorating

nearside rear chassis corroding near limit

offside rear chassis corroding near limit

Fail 15 Jun 2009 51,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

nearside front c.v. boot deteriorating

nearside rear chassis corroding near limit

offside rear chassis corroding near limit

Pass 10 Jun 2008 51,087 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 51,087 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 49,730 miles

offside front door top distorted

offside front wiper blade splitting

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 11 Aug 2006 48,387 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 48,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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 XWR is a 1988 Nissan Sunny in White with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XWR, 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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F686 XWR is a 1988 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 9 September 1988.

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