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L311 GMJ

1993 Nissan Sunny

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,034 mi
Last recorded107,034 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 1993 Nissan Sunny90,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL311 GMJ
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 107,034 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 105,865 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 105,865 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced inner sill, (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front splash guard insecure,

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 104,893 miles

Car heavily undersealed

Front Exhaust mounting defective rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Apr 2018 104,777 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

car heavily underseald unable to check underside thoroughly

Pass 8 Oct 2016 95,850 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 95,825 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 95,247 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 95,246 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 91,828 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 89,871 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 85,710 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s/f outer c-v boot in poor condition

windscreen chipped

wiper blades poor

Fail 26 Oct 2012 85,710 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside 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)

o/s/f outer c-v boot in poor condition

windscreen chipped

wiper baldes poor

Fail 14 Nov 2011 79,093 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

aux belt perished and cracked in poor condition

battery acid build up

engine oil leak

front and rear suspension link bushes perished

front tyres low tread inner edges

n/s washer jet partially working

n/s/r tyre nailed

rear suspension coils corroded

rear tyres low tread inner edges

screen chipped in zone a

sills corroded

sump corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2011 79,093 miles

aux belt perished and cracked in poor condition

battery acid build up

engine oil leak

front and rear suspension link bushes perished

front tyres low tread inner edges

n/s washer jet partially working

n/s/r tyre nailed

rear suspension coils corroded

rear tyres low tread inner edges

screen chipped in zone a

sills corroded

sump corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2010 72,489 miles

battery weeping fluid

downpipe heatshield insecure

front brakes binding

movement in n/s/f wheel bearing

tailgate struts inoperative

Pass 12 Nov 2009 65,346 miles

drivers' seat belt stalk spring washer missing

n/s c-v boot 'pin-holed'

Fail 10 Nov 2009 65,340 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

drivers' seat belt stalk spring washer missing

n/s c-v boot 'pin-holed'

Pass 7 Nov 2008 56,569 miles

knocking noise from n/s/r possibly shock absorber

rear brake judder

Fail 31 Oct 2008 56,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

knocking noise from n/s/r possibly shock absorber

rear brake judder

tyres appear soft

Pass 13 Nov 2007 42,268 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 33,522 miles

Brakes showing lack of use

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear tyres showing sign of ageing

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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L311 GMJ is a 1993 Nissan Sunny in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 L311 GMJ, 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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L311 GMJ is a 1993 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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