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F859 MRD

1988 Nissan Sunny

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,957 mi
Last recorded94,957 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2009
Typical for 1988 Nissan Sunny85,590 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF859 MRD
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2009 94,957 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 94,957 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Alternator belt is missing

Pass 24 Jun 2008 90,558 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 90,558 miles

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 86,043 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 86,043 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 81,174 miles

nearside rear chassis slightly corroded

nearside rear steel brake pipe into rear flexi hose corroded may soon require attention

offside front anti-roll bar link ball joint dust cover insecure

offside front tyre ON LIMIT RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT has raised edges

offside rear side to side steel brake pipe corroded may soon require attention

slight imbalance in rear brake application

Fail 13 Jun 2006 81,172 miles

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

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

nearside rear chassis slightly corroded

nearside rear steel brake pipe into rear flexi hose corroded may soon require attention

offside front anti-roll bar link ball joint dust cover insecure

offside front tyre ON LIMIT RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT has raised edges

offside rear side to side steel brake pipe corroded may soon require attention

slight imbalance in rear service brake application

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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F859 MRD is a 1988 Nissan Sunny in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 F859 MRD, 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 F859 MRD registered?

F859 MRD is a 1988 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 24 October 1988.

Is F859 MRD safe to buy?

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