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H989 AFJ

1990 Nissan Sunny

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,570 mi
Last recorded116,570 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2011
Typical for 1990 Nissan Sunny82,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH989 AFJ
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2011 116,570 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 116,566 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 115,664 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 115,640 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 113,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 113,953 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 111,658 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2008 111,658 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 108,595 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 108,595 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2006 105,595 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 105,587 miles

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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H989 AFJ is a 1990 Nissan Sunny in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Nissan Sunny models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 82,924 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 H989 AFJ, 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 36 years old, this Nissan Sunny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H989 AFJ is a 1990 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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