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F874 BYD

1988 Nissan Sunny

Blue Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

186,549 mi
Last recorded186,549 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 1988 Nissan Sunny85,590 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF874 BYD
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 186,549 miles

fuel pipes corroded front to rear

Fail 17 Jun 2011 186,549 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel pipes corroded front to rear

Pass 24 Jun 2010 186,229 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 186,229 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 186,304 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 186,304 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 183,823 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 183,823 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 181,535 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 178,754 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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F874 BYD is a 1988 Nissan Sunny in Blue with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F874 BYD, 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.

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What year was F874 BYD registered?

F874 BYD is a 1988 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 31 August 1988.

Is F874 BYD safe to buy?

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