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G159 MYB

1989 Nissan Sunny

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,135 mi
Last recorded116,135 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2009
Typical for 1989 Nissan Sunny82,568 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG159 MYB
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2009 116,135 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 103,468 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 103,468 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 94,611 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 94,611 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 89,190 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.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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G159 MYB is a 1989 Nissan Sunny in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G159 MYB, 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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What year was G159 MYB registered?

G159 MYB is a 1989 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 1 December 1989.

Is G159 MYB safe to buy?

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