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L398 STP

1993 Nissan Sunny

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

21,960 mi
Last recorded21,960 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 1993 Nissan Sunny90,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL398 STP
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 21,960 miles

exhaust tailpipe kinked

front number plate poor

headlamp aims on upper limit

nearside door mirror glass taped in to housing

oil filter corroded

rear wiper split

various body/bumper defects

Fail 3 Oct 2013 21,960 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

exhaust tailpipe kinked

front number plate poor

headlamp aims on upper limit

imbalance between front brakes

nearside door mirror glass taped in to housing

oil filter corroded

rear wiper split

various body/bumper defects

Pass 11 Oct 2012 20,780 miles

both front lower arms rusted/corroded

front crossmember corroded

n/s/f brake very slight binding

n/s/f door mirror glass taped to mirror head

slight front brake imbalance

slight un even rise and fall between rear brakes

various minor body damage

wiper not clearing well

Fail 10 Oct 2012 20,780 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both front lower arms rusted/corroded

front crossmember corroded

n/s/f brake very slight binding

n/s/f door mirror glass taped to mirror head

slight front brake imbalance

slight un even rise and fall between rear brakes

various minor body damage

wiper not clearing well

Pass 13 Oct 2011 20,066 miles

rear wiper blade split

front wiper blade efficiency poor

head lamp aims on lower limits

Pass 8 Oct 2010 18,933 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nsf mirror glass taped in

rear wiper split

various body damage

Fail 8 Oct 2010 18,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nsf mirror glass taped in

rear wiper split

various body damage

Pass 9 Oct 2009 17,825 miles

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

rotation noise at nearside front wheel.

Pass 9 Oct 2008 16,653 miles

all tyres perished

bonnet hinges siezing up

various body damage

Fail 8 Oct 2008 16,653 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

all tyres perished

bonnet hinges siezing up

various body damage

Pass 12 Oct 2007 15,689 miles

front brakes do not decrease at the same rates.

nearside door mirror insecure and damaged.

nearside headlight aim high.

rear number plate deteriorated.

Pass 6 Oct 2006 1,460 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 13,375 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

clutch slipping badly.

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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L398 STP is a 1993 Nissan Sunny in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L398 STP, 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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L398 STP is a 1993 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 16 November 1993.

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