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L159 HRO

1993 Nissan Sunny

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,714 mi
Last recorded134,714 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 1993 Nissan Sunny90,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL159 HRO
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 134,714 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 134,714 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 133,170 miles

corrosion inner wings

corrosion sills

Fail 18 Apr 2011 133,163 miles

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

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

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

corrosion inner wings

corrosion sills

Pass 29 Mar 2010 131,142 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 25 Mar 2010 131,134 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2009 129,082 miles

corrosion floors

corrosion inner wings

corrosion sills

Fail 17 Mar 2009 129,082 miles

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

corrosion floors

corrosion inner wings

corrosion sills

Pass 22 Feb 2008 127,084 miles

corrosion sills

Fail 19 Feb 2008 127,084 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

corrosion sills

Pass 26 Jan 2007 124,761 miles

corrosion floors

corrosion sills

corrosion wings

Fail 24 Jan 2007 124,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

corrosion floors

corrosion inner wings

corrosion sills

Pass 2 Dec 2005 121,818 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 121,818 miles

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

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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L159 HRO is a 1993 Nissan Sunny in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 L159 HRO, 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 L159 HRO registered?

L159 HRO is a 1993 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 2 November 1993.

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