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K496 HVX

1993 Nissan Sunny

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,428 mi
Last recorded160,428 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2009
Typical for 1993 Nissan Sunny90,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK496 HVX
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2009 160,428 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 160,428 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 151,759 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2008 151,685 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2008 151,649 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear brake pipes start to rust

Pass 12 Oct 2007 141,611 miles

boot not holding up

Fail 3 Oct 2007 141,365 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

boot not holding up

Pass 4 Oct 2006 124,095 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 109,328 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 109,327 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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K496 HVX is a 1993 Nissan Sunny in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K496 HVX, 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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What year was K496 HVX registered?

K496 HVX is a 1993 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 23 April 1993.

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