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F785 VVV

1988 Nissan Sunny

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

71,135 mi
Last recorded71,135 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 1988 Nissan Sunny85,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF785 VVV
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 71,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre Perished

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished

Offside Front Slight binding from o/s/f wheel

Fail 5 Sep 2018 71,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre Perished

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished

Offside Front Slight binding from o/s/f wheel

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 71,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front silencer (7.1.2)

Fluid level low in brake resevoir

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 70,503 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2015 69,022 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 66,830 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 66,830 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 65,090 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 65,090 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 63,472 miles

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

OS mirror glass showing distorted image

Fail 4 Sep 2012 63,455 miles

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

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

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

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

OS mirror glass showing distorted image

Pass 2 Sep 2011 60,734 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 60,734 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 58,293 miles

both front outer cv boots perished

Pass 8 Sep 2009 55,162 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 53,702 miles

exhaust manifold blowing

Pass 3 Sep 2007 52,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 51,883 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 50,497 miles

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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F785 VVV is a 1988 Nissan Sunny in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F785 VVV, 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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F785 VVV is a 1988 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 26 October 1988.

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