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F903 FTA

1988 Nissan Sunny

Silver Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

164,015 mi
Last recorded164,015 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2009
Typical for 1988 Nissan Sunny85,590 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF903 FTA
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2009 164,015 miles

Battery insecure

Offside front bumper insecure

Offside rear tyre worn on edges

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2009 163,839 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Battery insecure

Offside front bumper insecure

Offside rear tyre worn on edges

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 158,712 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

breather pipe to cam cover split.

coolant leak from radiator.

oil leak from sump.

Pass 1 Nov 2007 159,442 miles

nearside rear chassis corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Oct 2007 158,439 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside rear chassis corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2006 157,529 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2006 157,527 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

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 FTA is a 1988 Nissan Sunny in Silver with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FTA, 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 FTA registered?

F903 FTA is a 1988 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 1 September 1988.

Is F903 FTA safe to buy?

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