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L420 ULW

1993 Nissan Sunny

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

128,494 mi
Last recorded128,494 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2012
Typical for 1993 Nissan Sunny90,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL420 ULW
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2012 128,494 miles

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

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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

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

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

boot struts dedective

corrosion in offside rear door step area

corrosion in rear brake pipes both sides (may require further attention)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 122,942 miles

offside headlamp in poor condition

Fail 3 Feb 2011 122,842 miles

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 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)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 117,185 miles

slight corrosion in both rear under sills

Fail 3 Feb 2010 117,185 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

slight corroswion in both rear undersills

Pass 13 Jan 2009 110,075 miles

slight corrosion in both rear undersills

Pass 27 Dec 2007 101,149 miles

corrosion in under sills at rear

Fail 27 Dec 2007 101,149 miles

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

corrosion in under sills at rear

Pass 2 Jan 2007 92,716 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 86,033 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

front inner brake pads generally worn low

Pass 28 Jan 2006 86,033 miles

front inner brake pads generally worn low

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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L420 ULW is a 1993 Nissan Sunny in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L420 ULW, 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 L420 ULW registered?

L420 ULW is a 1993 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 22 September 1993.

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