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F79 EGN

1989 Nissan Sunny

Red Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,714 mi
Last recorded146,714 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2005
Typical for 1989 Nissan Sunny82,568 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF79 EGN
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2005 146,714 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 146,711 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on limit

slight crack on front number plate

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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F79 EGN is a 1989 Nissan Sunny in Red with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F79 EGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F79 EGN registered?

F79 EGN is a 1989 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is F79 EGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F79 EGN shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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