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L498 VFT

1993 Nissan Sunny

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,364 mi
Last recorded53,364 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2010
Typical for 1993 Nissan Sunny90,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL498 VFT
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2010 53,364 miles

all areas under vehicle are corroding

front number plate damaged

oil cooler pipes at radiator leaking

unable to check n/s/r seatbelt due to childseat

Pass 7 Oct 2009 52,083 miles

front suspension components corroding

unable to check n/s/r seatbelt due to child seat fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2009 52,081 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front suspension components corroding

unable to check n/s/r seatbelt due to child seat fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2008 50,340 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 50,339 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 48,443 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 48,443 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 46,640 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 46,639 miles

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 43,820 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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L498 VFT is a 1993 Nissan Sunny in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L498 VFT, 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 L498 VFT registered?

L498 VFT is a 1993 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 1 October 1993.

Is L498 VFT safe to buy?

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