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G197 SRO

1989 Nissan Sunny

Cream Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,238 mi
Last recorded87,238 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 1989 Nissan Sunny82,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG197 SRO
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 87,238 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 81,389 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 73,139 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 64,168 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 54,920 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 50,074 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 50,061 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 50,022 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 49,957 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 49,957 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 49,922 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 49,922 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 48,143 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 48,143 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 44,409 miles

rear exhaust silenser slightly corroded. †slight movement in n/s/f wheel.

Pass 15 Aug 2006 41,020 miles

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

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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G197 SRO is a 1989 Nissan Sunny in Cream with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 G197 SRO, 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 G197 SRO registered?

G197 SRO is a 1989 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 2 October 1989.

Is G197 SRO safe to buy?

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