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F872 UEL

1988 Nissan Sunny

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,976 mi
Last recorded59,976 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2008
Typical for 1988 Nissan Sunny85,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF872 UEL
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2008 59,976 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 59,976 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 59,766 miles

both rear chassi legs rusty

both rear top suspension mountings rusty

front & rear road springs rusty

nearside & offside rear inner sills rusty

offside number plate light working but dim

Fail 25 Oct 2007 59,766 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear chassi legs rusty

both rear top suspension mountings rusty

front & rear road springs rusty

nearside & offside rear inner sills rusty

offside number plate light working but dim

Pass 1 Nov 2006 59,017 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 59,017 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

front no plate damaged

Pass 2 Jun 2005 58,768 miles
Fail 27 May 2005 58,768 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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F872 UEL is a 1988 Nissan Sunny in Grey with a 1,597cc 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 F872 UEL, 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 F872 UEL registered?

F872 UEL is a 1988 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 11 October 1988.

Is F872 UEL safe to buy?

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