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F838 UMF

1989 Nissan Sunny

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,447 mi
Last recorded105,447 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 1989 Nissan Sunny82,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF838 UMF
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2011 105,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 95,858 miles

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

near side door mirror damaged

off side rear bumper damaged

Fail 6 Oct 2010 95,841 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

near side door mirror damaged

off side rear bumper damaged

Pass 12 Oct 2009 89,704 miles

both front outer cv gaiters perishing

damage to bodywork

front and rear bumper loose

o/s/r metal brake pipe badly corroded

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

tyre tread depth; all road tyres new approx.7.5mm, 155/80/13t. clutch biting at top of pedal and no free play present - recommend adjustment,

Fail 10 Oct 2009 89,704 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both front outer cv gaiters perishing

damage to bodywork

front and rear bumper loose

front brake discs in poor condition (corroded)

o/s/r metal brake pipe badly corroded

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

oil leak from sump plug

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

tyre tread depths n/s/f 2.0mm o/s/f 0mm n/s/r 1.6mm o/s/r 6.0mm 155/80r13t

Pass 22 Mar 2007 79,435 miles

see previous

Fail 22 Mar 2007 79,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 67,664 miles

Dust cover on n/s/r shock absorber broken up

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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F838 UMF is a 1989 Nissan Sunny in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 F838 UMF, 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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What year was F838 UMF registered?

F838 UMF is a 1989 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 1 June 1989.

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