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K488 NLV

1993 Nissan Sunny

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

81,022 mi
Last recorded81,022 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 1993 Nissan Sunny90,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK488 NLV
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 81,022 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 81,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 76,631 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 76,631 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre side walls cracking

Fail 16 Jul 2011 74,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre cracked and aged but not showing cords

repairs carried out to nearside and offside rear inner sills

slight damage nearside front tyre wall

Pass 16 Jul 2011 74,924 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked and aged but not showing cords

repairs carried out to nearside and offside rear inner sills

slight damage nearside front tyre wall

Pass 21 Jul 2010 72,413 miles

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

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

Outer walls of n/s rear tyre deteriorating-may need replacing soon

Rear of both outer sills corroding-may need welding repairs before next test

Fail 21 Jul 2010 72,413 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Outer walls of n/s rear tyre deteriorating-may need replacing soon

Rear of both outer sills corroding-may need welding repairs before next test

Pass 24 Jul 2009 69,298 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 69,257 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 65,328 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 62,701 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 62,701 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 58,759 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 58,759 miles

Nearside 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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K488 NLV is a 1993 Nissan Sunny in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1993 Nissan Sunny models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 90,157 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 K488 NLV, 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 33 years old, this Nissan Sunny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K488 NLV is a 1993 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 6 May 1993.

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