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L378 CLJ

1993 Nissan Sunny

Red Diesel 1681cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

194,976 mi
Last recorded194,976 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2009
Typical for 1993 Nissan Sunny90,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL378 CLJ
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,681cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2009 194,976 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 194,976 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake pipes corroded.

Pass 26 Jun 2008 18,472 miles

Battery insecure

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)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 179,366 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear fuel pipes heavily corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2006 179,365 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

various brake and fuel pipes starting to corrode. †surface corrosion.

Fail 21 Oct 2006 179,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

(( ENGINE WATER LEAK ))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

SERVO WEAK + SLIGHT PEDAL FADE ON BRAKES

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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L378 CLJ is a 1993 Nissan Sunny in Red with a 1,681cc diesel 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 L378 CLJ, 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 L378 CLJ registered?

L378 CLJ is a 1993 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 29 December 1993.

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