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K493 VDF

1993 Nissan Sunny

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,630 mi
Last recorded132,630 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 1993 Nissan Sunny90,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK493 VDF
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 132,630 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 132,630 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Inner 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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 118,155 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 118,155 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 98,234 miles

N/S/F tyre has 2.5mm min tread left.

O/S/R exhaust silencer outer layer badly corroded & peeling away.

Oil leak from engine & dipstick on min.

Fail 4 May 2011 98,234 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

N/S/F tyre has 2.5mm min tread left.

O/S/R exhaust silencer outer layer badly corroded & peeling away.

Oil leak from engine & dipstick on min.

Pass 10 May 2010 95,919 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 May 2009 93,805 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

O/S/F outer CV joint boot (driveshaft end) slightly leaking grease at clip.

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 90,796 miles

N/S/F washer jets could do with being better aligned & clearing out.

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

Pass 14 May 2007 87,394 miles

inadequate repair to feul hose at filter outlet

Pass 4 May 2006 81,215 miles

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

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

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

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

advise both rear inner sills rusty

advise surface rust to under body

Fail 4 May 2006 81,215 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise both rear inner sills rusty

advise surface rust to under body

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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K493 VDF is a 1993 Nissan Sunny in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 K493 VDF, 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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K493 VDF is a 1993 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 21 May 1993.

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