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G201 VBJ

1989 Nissan Sunny

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

106,276 mi
Last recorded106,276 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2010
Typical for 1989 Nissan Sunny82,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG201 VBJ
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2010 106,276 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 106,276 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 104,752 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 104,752 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 102,997 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 102,977 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2006 101,038 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 98,744 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 98,635 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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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G201 VBJ is a 1989 Nissan Sunny in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G201 VBJ, 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 G201 VBJ registered?

G201 VBJ is a 1989 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G201 VBJ safe to buy?

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