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L278 SPW

1994 Nissan Sunny

Turquoise Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,199 mi
Last recorded105,199 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2009
Typical for 1994 Nissan Sunny87,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL278 SPW
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1994
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2009 105,199 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

o/s/r wheel arch rusty

underneath of vehicle rusty

Fail 10 Jan 2009 105,199 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

o/s/r wheel arch rusty

underneath of vehicle rusty

Pass 14 Jan 2008 105,161 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 105,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 104,670 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 104,631 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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 SPW is a 1994 Nissan Sunny in Turquoise with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L278 SPW, 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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What year was L278 SPW registered?

L278 SPW is a 1994 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 28 March 1994.

Is L278 SPW safe to buy?

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