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F81 DNW

1989 Nissan Sunny

Silver Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

901,760 mi
Last recorded901,760 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2011
Typical for 1989 Nissan Sunny82,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF81 DNW
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2011 901,760 miles

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Jan 2010 86,541 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 86,541 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 84,672 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 84,670 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 83,336 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 83,336 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 81,859 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 80,099 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 80,099 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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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F81 DNW is a 1989 Nissan Sunny in Silver with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 F81 DNW, 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 F81 DNW registered?

F81 DNW is a 1989 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 30 January 1989.

Is F81 DNW safe to buy?

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