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L156 COV

1993 Nissan Sunny

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,787 mi
Last recorded88,787 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 1993 Nissan Sunny90,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL156 COV
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 88,787 miles

both front anti-roll bar bushes deteriorating

both rear springs corroding and shocker rubbers deteriorating

both rear wheel arches corroding

damage to n/s wing

front pads over half worn

n/s/r tyre under inflated

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f cv boot cracking

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear number plate deteriorating

slight bind o/s/f brake

slight play in drivers seat back

Pass 10 May 2013 71,672 miles

Front tyres worn.

O/S/R Tyre worn.

Fail 25 Apr 2013 71,642 miles

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

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

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

Front tyres worn.

O/S/R Tyre worn.

Pass 16 May 2012 69,262 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 66,999 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 64,808 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 62,591 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 60,779 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 58,670 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 58,667 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2006 56,046 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 56,046 miles

Offside 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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L156 COV is a 1993 Nissan Sunny in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L156 COV, 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 L156 COV registered?

L156 COV is a 1993 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 26 August 1993.

Is L156 COV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L156 COV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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