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F820 GBA

1988 Nissan Sunny

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,227 mi
Last recorded98,227 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Nissan Sunny85,590 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF820 GBA
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 98,227 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 97,954 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 97,774 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 97,588 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 97,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 97,210 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 97,210 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 96,914 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 96,914 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 96,563 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 96,563 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 96,181 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 95,795 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 95,275 miles

Centre Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 94,675 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2015 94,672 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 34,793 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 93,762 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 93,407 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 93,028 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 92,596 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 92,670 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 92,068 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 91,493 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 91,490 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 90,955 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 90,954 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 89,857 miles

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

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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F820 GBA is a 1988 Nissan Sunny in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F820 GBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F820 GBA registered?

F820 GBA is a 1988 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 8 November 1988.

Is F820 GBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F820 GBA shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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