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L235 SVC

1993 Nissan Sunny

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,459 mi
Last recorded98,459 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 1993 Nissan Sunny90,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL235 SVC
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 98,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid to rear exhaust flange (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Mid and rear exhaust pipes are corroded

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 87,882 miles

Both rear brakes have a slight bind but can only be detected by hand

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid to rear flange (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre is worn thin on the extreme inner edge

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre is worn thin on both edges

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre is worn thin on the inner edge

Offside Wiper blade is split at the end but still effective

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear of the centre exhaust pipe is corroded

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 87,881 miles

Fuel pipe leaking Bottom of the filler pipe (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working With no ignition on but rears do (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Lower front of inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working With no ignition on but rears do (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Lower front of inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Both rear brakes have a slight bind but can only be detected by hand

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid to rear flange (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre is worn thin on the extreme inner edge

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre is worn thin on both edges

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre is worn thin on the inner edge

Offside Wiper blade is split at the end but still effective

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear of the centre exhaust pipe is corroded

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 75,769 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded

Nearside Front wiper blade split at end

Rear both rear inner sills corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2017 75,769 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded

Nearside Front wiper blade split at end

Rear both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2016 65,946 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 29 Feb 2016 65,946 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2015 59,033 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both rear inner and outer sills slightly corroded

near side rear floor area corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2013 53,173 miles

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

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

both rear inner sills corroded

near side rear floor area corroded

off side front tyre low inner edge

off side front tyre perished

off side rear outer sill corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2013 53,167 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

both rear inner sills corroded

near side rear floor area corroded

near side rear tyre cut in outer wall but no cords exposed

near side rear tyre perished

off side front tyre low inner edge

off side front tyre perished

off side rear outer sill corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2012 47,396 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

near side rear floor area corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2012 47,386 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

near side rear floor area corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2011 37,942 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

rear inner sils poor con

Pass 18 Oct 2010 33,379 miles

End of o/s/r sill rusty and thin

Pass 27 Oct 2009 32,880 miles

End of o/s sill rusty and thin

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 32,880 miles

End of o/s sill rusty and thin

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 32,070 miles

O/s/r tyre wall very old

Pass 29 Oct 2007 30,949 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 29,693 miles

nsr tyre wall old †

Pass 19 Oct 2005 28,090 miles

nail in tyre

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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L235 SVC is a 1993 Nissan Sunny in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L235 SVC, 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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L235 SVC is a 1993 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 28 October 1993.

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