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F729 EGC

1989 Nissan Sunny

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

80,968 mi
Last recorded80,968 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 1989 Nissan Sunny82,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF729 EGC
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 80,968 miles

OSR brake binding slightly

Fail 31 Jan 2015 79,198 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

tested in wet conditions

Pass 31 Jan 2015 79,198 miles

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

tested in wet conditions

Pass 24 Feb 2014 74,977 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

different tyre sizes fitted to front and rear axles but the same on each axle

Fail 5 Feb 2013 69,854 miles

N/S rear lower anti roll bar support bushes have some play and movement

O/S front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 69,854 miles

N/S rear lower anti roll bar support bushes have some play and movement

O/S front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2012 63,940 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner tread

Fail 8 Feb 2012 63,940 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 31 Jan 2011 57,771 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 57,771 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 50,488 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 50,488 miles

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

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

rear number plate starting to fade

Fail 18 Feb 2009 46,032 miles

Excessive goods in floor area between front and rear seats.This is grounds to refuse to test.

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 46,032 miles

Excessive goods in floor area between front and rear seats.This is grounds to refuse to test.

Pass 18 Feb 2008 42,373 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 42,373 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 39,031 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 37,676 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 37,676 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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F729 EGC is a 1989 Nissan Sunny in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 F729 EGC, 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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F729 EGC is a 1989 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 31 January 1989.

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