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G242 NUS

1989 Nissan Sunny

Grey Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

111,905 mi
Last recorded111,905 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 1989 Nissan Sunny82,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG242 NUS
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2020 111,905 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened Anti roll bar link attachment holes worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (Sharp edges) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure Mountings corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (Sharp edges) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure Mountings corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure has a fractured which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering At shock absorber turret area (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm fractured Front arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision At chassi leg (Lower Seat Belt Anchorage Point) (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision Inside luggage compartment (Top Seat Belt Anchorage Point) (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured Top strut mounting (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Shock absorber area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All rear suspension bushes perished

All rear suspension components corroded

Brake servo corroded

Front number plate cracked

Front shock absorbers corroded (Both)

Fuel filler neck corroded Underside

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security In engine bay near strut turret (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassi leg (Lower Seat Belt Anchorage Point) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Old puncture repair has failed (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 110,721 miles

All Front Suspension Components Corroded

All Rear Suspension Components Corroded

Brake Servo Corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 108,467 miles

All Front Suspension Corroded

All Rear Suspension Corroded

Brake Servo Corroded

N/S/F Floor Corroded

N/S/R Inner Sill Corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main Brake Pipe Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

O/S/F Floor Corroded

O/S/R Inner Sill Corroded

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis Leg Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 105,770 miles

All front suspension corroded

All rear suspension corroded

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2017 105,767 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

All front suspension corroded

All rear suspension corroded

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2016 103,552 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 99,915 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 96,126 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 92,217 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 92,480 miles

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 88,710 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 84,879 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 80,649 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 70,826 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 66,967 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 66,368 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 62,240 miles

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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G242 NUS is a 1989 Nissan Sunny in Grey with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 G242 NUS, 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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G242 NUS is a 1989 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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