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L238 MGX

1994 Nissan Sunny

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,711 mi
Last recorded131,711 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 1994 Nissan Sunny87,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL238 MGX
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2012 131,711 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2012 131,711 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Front bumper insecure

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2011 114,356 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 114,346 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 105,971 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2010 105,920 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 103,527 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 99,217 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 25 Mar 2008 99,215 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 89,087 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 75,709 miles

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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L238 MGX is a 1994 Nissan Sunny in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 L238 MGX, 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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L238 MGX is a 1994 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 31 January 1994.

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