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L185 HRD

1994 Nissan Sunny

Turquoise Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

132,874 mi
Last recorded132,874 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2012
Typical for 1994 Nissan Sunny87,247 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL185 HRD
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1994
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2012 132,874 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 132,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 126,159 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 126,147 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 121,503 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 121,503 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 112,084 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

Fail 24 Jul 2009 112,084 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Oil leak

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

Pass 24 Jun 2008 101,016 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 100,097 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 89,098 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 76,297 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside wiper blade slightly split

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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L185 HRD is a 1994 Nissan Sunny in Turquoise with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1994 Nissan Sunny models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 87,247 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 L185 HRD, 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 32 years old, this Nissan Sunny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L185 HRD is a 1994 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 4 January 1994.

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