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L359 ARU

1993 Nissan Sunny

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

89,693 mi
Last recorded89,693 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 1993 Nissan Sunny90,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL359 ARU
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2013 89,693 miles

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

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

light corrosion in the outer sills

Pass 19 Oct 2011 86,966 miles

both front tyres perished slightly

o/s rear suspension arm rear outer arm bush displaced slightly, no play

slight oil leak front power steering cooler in radiator

Fail 17 Oct 2011 86,963 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres perished slightly

o/s rear suspension arm rear outer arm bush displaced slightly, no play

slight oil leak front power steering cooler in radiator

Pass 11 Oct 2010 85,455 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 83,845 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 83,845 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 81,080 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 81,072 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 78,360 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 78,358 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 76,488 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 76,488 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres are perished and have 2mm tread depth in places

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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L359 ARU is a 1993 Nissan Sunny in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L359 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 L359 ARU registered?

L359 ARU is a 1993 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 16 August 1993.

Is L359 ARU safe to buy?

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