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F856 JMY

1988 Nissan Sunny

Red Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

117,339 mi
Last recorded117,339 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 1988 Nissan Sunny85,590 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF856 JMY
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 117,339 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 117,085 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 117,082 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 116,481 miles

slight corrosion to o/s footwell door shut area

slight play in both rear leaf spring eye bushes/rubber deteriorated

Fail 19 Apr 2018 116,421 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 114,845 miles

Fore to aft fuel pipes corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2017 114,808 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mount area (2.4.A.3)

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

Fore to aft fuel pipes corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2016 113,548 miles

SURFACE RUST

Pass 22 Apr 2015 112,351 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 109,665 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 109,664 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 101,468 miles

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

nearside door very corroded

nearside front jacking point corroded

rear bumper damaged

Fail 13 Feb 2013 100,979 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside door very corroded

nearside front jacking point corroded

rear bumper damaged

Pass 29 Feb 2012 92,571 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 92,571 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 90,048 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 89,754 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 89,754 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 89,377 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 88,872 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 88,643 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 86,885 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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F856 JMY is a 1988 Nissan Sunny in Red with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 F856 JMY, 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 F856 JMY registered?

F856 JMY is a 1988 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 25 October 1988.

Is F856 JMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F856 JMY shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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