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L438 ADV

1993 Nissan Sunny

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

44,109 mi
Last recorded44,109 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 1993 Nissan Sunny90,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL438 ADV
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 44,109 miles

Nearside Front wing damaged

both headlamps steamed up inside

Fail 1 Jun 2018 44,109 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front wing damaged

both headlamps steamed up inside

Pass 17 Mar 2017 31,981 miles

Nearside Front Mud flap insecure

Nearside Front Wing damaged

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Fail 17 Mar 2017 31,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/70/13 82H (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Mud flap insecure

Nearside Front Wing damaged

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

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2016 23,198 miles

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Fail 25 Jan 2016 23,198 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2014 22,849 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 22,596 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 21,954 miles

Both rear tyres perished due to age.

Rear silencer corroded.

Pass 7 Jul 2011 21,218 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 20,444 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 199,667 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 199,667 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 18,883 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 17,984 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 17,100 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 16,196 miles

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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L438 ADV is a 1993 Nissan Sunny in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 L438 ADV, 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 L438 ADV registered?

L438 ADV is a 1993 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L438 ADV safe to buy?

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