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G279 SNM

1989 Nissan Sunny

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,609 mi
Last recorded81,609 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2009
Typical for 1989 Nissan Sunny82,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG279 SNM
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1989
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2009 81,609 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 89,497 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 81,019 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 80,981 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 31 May 2006 80,388 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s front brake disc backing plate corroding n/s front tyre side wall cracking

Fail 31 May 2006 80,388 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s front brake disc backing plate corroding n/s front tyre side wall cracking

Pass 10 Jun 2005 79,941 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2005 79,941 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL CRACKING

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC BACK PLATE CORRODED

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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G279 SNM is a 1989 Nissan Sunny in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G279 SNM, 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 G279 SNM registered?

G279 SNM is a 1989 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 24 August 1989.

Is G279 SNM safe to buy?

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