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L317 ARU

1993 Nissan Sunny

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

51,281 mi
Last recorded51,281 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 1993 Nissan Sunny90,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL317 ARU
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 51,281 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

various surface corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2025 50,772 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight surface corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2024 50,239 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight surface corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2023 49,898 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 49,448 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch/end of the sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 49,448 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch/end of the sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 48,791 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 48,791 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 47,949 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 47,949 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch/end of the sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all, 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2019 47,141 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears, greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 46,574 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 20 Apr 2017 46,192 miles

side light dim

wash aim poor

Pass 14 Apr 2016 44,288 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 44,288 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 43,028 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 41,551 miles

both headlamp beam patterns poor

Pass 14 Feb 2013 40,215 miles

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

both rear tyres perrished

rear eexhaust rusty and in poor condition

Pass 9 Feb 2012 39,587 miles

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

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

rear exaust poor

Pass 7 Feb 2011 38,118 miles

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 22 Jan 2010 36,462 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 35,005 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 33,541 miles

n/s/rear inner tyre walls cracking

Pass 8 Jan 2007 33,082 miles

the sidewalls of both rear tyres are deteriorating

Pass 10 Jan 2006 30,889 miles

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

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

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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L317 ARU is a 1993 Nissan Sunny in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 L317 ARU, 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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What year was L317 ARU registered?

L317 ARU is a 1993 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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