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L278 PRR

2003 Nissan Sunny

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,214 mi
Last recorded63,214 miles
Recorded on17 May 2010
Typical for 2003 Nissan Sunny88,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL278 PRR
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2010 63,214 miles

both rear brake disks corroded

both track rod bushes worn

front chassis components corroded

front suspension components corroded

n/s/ rear brake pipe corroded

n/s/ sil corroded throughout

n/s/f steering rack boot badly worn

o/s sil corroded throughout

o/s/ rear brake pipe corroded

o/s/f side repeater lense

oil leak noted

rear exaust corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 13 May 2010 63,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear brake disks corroded

both track rod bushes worn

front chassis components corroded

front suspension components corroded

n/s/ rear brake pipe corroded

n/s/ sil corroded throughout

n/s/f steering rack boot badly worn

o/s sil corroded throughout

o/s/ rear brake pipe corroded

o/s/f side repeater lense

oil leak noted

rear exaust corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 25 May 2007 111,046 miles

offside front wing damaged

offside side skirt insecure

alternater belt loose

drivers seat excessively worn

gearbox u/s

nearside front wheel damaged

powersteering belt excessively perished

rear brake pads slightly worn

rear spoiler insecure

steering coloum damaged

Fail 15 May 2007 111,036 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

alternater belt loose

drivers seat excessively worn

engine making strange noises and smelling

front inner brake pads worn

gearbox unservicable

offside ,side skirt insecure

offside front inner wheel arch missing

offside front wing damaged

offside rear tyre wearing uneven

powersteering belt excessively perished

rear brake pads worn

rear spoiler insecure

Pass 2 May 2006 97,949 miles

ignition barrel insecure

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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L278 PRR is a 2003 Nissan Sunny in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Sunny models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 88,178 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 L278 PRR, 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 23 years old, this Nissan Sunny is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L278 PRR registered?

L278 PRR is a 2003 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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