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F898 ABD

1989 Nissan Sunny

Blue Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

137,610 mi
Last recorded137,610 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 1989 Nissan Sunny82,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF898 ABD
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 137,610 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 132,094 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2017 121,760 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 118,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2014 115,256 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 115,250 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Jun 2013 114,266 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2013 114,266 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2012 111,913 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

fuel pipe badly corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2012 111,880 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

fuel pipe badly corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2011 109,716 miles

battery insecure

oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2011 109,672 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2010 108,585 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 108,585 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2009 107,057 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 107,057 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2008 104,842 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 104,842 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 103,141 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 100,922 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 100,922 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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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F898 ABD is a 1989 Nissan Sunny in Blue with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 F898 ABD, 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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F898 ABD is a 1989 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 10 March 1989.

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