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L302 TAB

1993 Nissan Sunny

Turquoise Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

818,918 mi
Last recorded818,918 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2008
Typical for 1993 Nissan Sunny90,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL302 TAB
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1993
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2008 818,918 miles

rear brakes out of balance

corrosion started offside & nearside rtear outer sill

front brake pads worn thin

Fail 16 Jan 2008 81,885 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion started offside & nearside rtear outer sill

front brake pads worn thin

Pass 22 Jan 2007 80,019 miles

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

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

expansion tank to radiator insecure and front no plate damaged acceptable at time of test

Fail 29 Dec 2006 80,019 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

1.Boot area not checked properly due to boot trim †2.Rear wiper blade split †3.Aux drive belts cracking †4.Front no. plate cracked †5.o/s/r shocker starting to leak †6.Front tyres wearing on edges

7.Brake discs wearing, pads not checked †8.Small chip in windscreen †9.Rear sill steps corroding †10.Exhaust corroding †11.Rear anti roll bar link bushes splitting †12.Brake & fuel pipes corroding(not checked above fuel tank & covers)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 80,019 miles

both front anti- roll bar link arm bushes perished

both rear anti-roll bar link arm bushes perished

exhaust system corroded

front number plate cracked

Fail 3 Nov 2005 80,019 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front anti-roll bar link arm bushes perished

both rear anti-roll bar link arm bushes perished

exhaust system corroded

front number plate cracked

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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L302 TAB is a 1993 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 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 L302 TAB, 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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L302 TAB is a 1993 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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