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L296 CDB

1993 Nissan Sunny

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2021
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

204,229 mi
Last recorded204,229 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 1993 Nissan Sunny90,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL296 CDB
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2021 204,229 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength top spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded but no sharp edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 203,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion on front and rear suspension

offside rear chassis corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2020 203,033 miles

Emissions not tested due exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion on front and rear suspension

offside rear chassis corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2019 200,272 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion on front and rear suspension

Fail 11 Apr 2019 200,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released bulb incorrectly fitted? (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

general corrosion on front and rear suspension

Pass 17 Apr 2018 195,241 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 195,240 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 191,253 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 191,251 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 184,232 miles

Nearside front cross member, slight corrosion

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 184,231 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front cross member corroded

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 184,226 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front cross member corroded

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 173,769 miles

CORROSION

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 173,768 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

CORROSION

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 165,353 miles

Oil leak

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

n/s and o/s wipers staring to split.

Pass 3 Apr 2013 158,144 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2013 158,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 150,556 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 150,555 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 142,553 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 142,552 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 133,755 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 133,755 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 127,280 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 127,279 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 121,052 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 121,052 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 114,955 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 108,979 miles

boot struts defective

o/s/f lomer arm ball joint boot 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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L296 CDB is a 1993 Nissan Sunny in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 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 L296 CDB, 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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L296 CDB is a 1993 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 24 August 1993.

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