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F903 EBW

1988 Nissan Sunny

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

82,973 mi
Last recorded82,973 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 1988 Nissan Sunny85,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF903 EBW
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 May 2018 82,973 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 81,639 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 80,372 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to perish

Fail 29 Apr 2016 80,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre starting to perish

Pass 24 Apr 2015 79,701 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to perish

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 28 Apr 2014 79,149 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 79,130 miles

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

washer bottle leaking.

Pass 26 Apr 2013 78,505 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 78,505 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 77,605 miles

all shock absorbers getting soft/bouncy.

front brake overhaul reqd soon.

nsf tyre close to bold on edges.

Fail 26 Apr 2012 77,605 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

all shock absorbers getting soft/bouncy.

front brake overhaul reqd soon.

nsf tyre close to bold on edges.

Pass 3 May 2011 76,962 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 76,547 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 76,532 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 75,893 miles

osr tyre close to limit inner edge.

Pass 21 Apr 2008 75,175 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 74,200 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 74,152 miles

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

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 Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 73,062 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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F903 EBW is a 1988 Nissan Sunny in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 F903 EBW, 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 F903 EBW registered?

F903 EBW is a 1988 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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