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F981 OPM

1989 Nissan Sunny

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,756 mi
Last recorded94,756 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 1989 Nissan Sunny82,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF981 OPM
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 94,756 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 92,009 miles

Offside Front inner wheel arch

Pass 22 Mar 2017 91,599 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre uneven inner tread

Pass 31 Mar 2016 91,283 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 91,262 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

centre and rear exhaust rust and minor leak

Pass 26 Mar 2015 90,462 miles

nearside rear tyre uneven inner tread

surface rust offside rear sill

Fail 26 Mar 2015 90,455 miles

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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre uneven inner tread

surface rust offside rear sill

Pass 19 Mar 2014 89,751 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear lower suspension bushes perished

surface rust offside sill

Pass 25 Mar 2013 88,902 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre 2mm and uneven inner tread

rust offside inner sill

Pass 20 Mar 2012 87,955 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

surface rust both rear inner sills

Pass 8 Mar 2011 86,943 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 86,943 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 85,716 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both cv gaiters very perished

front number plate poor

Pass 19 Mar 2009 84,166 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 82,859 miles

front tyres low inner edge

offside rear tyre limit and perished

Pass 23 Mar 2007 81,417 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 79,602 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 79,602 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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F981 OPM is a 1989 Nissan Sunny in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F981 OPM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F981 OPM registered?

F981 OPM is a 1989 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 31 March 1989.

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