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L162 BFJ

1993 Nissan Sunny

White Diesel 1681cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

104,511 mi
Last recorded104,511 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2009
Typical for 1993 Nissan Sunny90,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL162 BFJ
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,681cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2009 104,511 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Body work rusty

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front bumper damaged

Near side rear inner arch holed

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under side rusty

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 102,130 miles

brake warning light on dash.

general corrosion around vehicle.

n/s/f tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

oil leak.

rear reg plate deteriating.

Fail 18 Feb 2008 102,128 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

brake warning light on dash.

general corrosion around vehicle.

n/s/f tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

oil leak.

rear reg plate deteriating.

Pass 6 Feb 2007 100,534 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 100,534 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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 CHASSIS DAMAGED

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE PERISHED

NEAR SIDE REAR INNER ARCH RUSTY

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

UNDER SIDE RUSTY

Pass 10 Feb 2006 98,378 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 98,377 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (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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L162 BFJ is a 1993 Nissan Sunny in White with a 1,681cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 L162 BFJ, 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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L162 BFJ is a 1993 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 31 August 1993.

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