CarVerify

Free Car Check

L509 TRL

1993 Nissan Sunny

Grey Petrol 1392cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,819 mi
Last recorded146,819 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2010
Typical for 1993 Nissan Sunny90,157 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL509 TRL
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2010 146,819 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

boot floor and rear panels showing advanced signs of rust

brakes squealing when applied

exhaust front and rear joints heavily rusted and blowing slightly

front crossmember heavily rusted and holed

front suspension at strut tops and springs noisey when turned lock to lock

nearside and offside front floorpans rusty

nearside and offside front seatbelts fluffing slightly

nearside and offside front steering rack boots damp(no visible leak at time of test)

nearside and offside rear lower inner panels showing advanced signs of rust and holed(outside prescribed area)

nearside front shockabsorber damp

offside front coil spring rusty

offside rear light lens slightly damaged

roof skin showing advanced signs of rust

several areas to underside repaired and heavily undersealed

tyre pressures low

windscreen scratched

Fail 10 Sep 2010 146,819 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

boot floor and rear panels showing advanced signs of rust

brakes squealing when applied

exhaust front and rear joints heavily rusted and blowing slightly

front crossmember heavily rusted and holed

front suspension at strut tops and springs noisey when turned lock to lock

nearside and offside front floorpans rusty

nearside and offside front seatbelts fluffing slightly

nearside and offside front steering rack boots damp(no visible leak at time of test)

nearside and offside rear lower inner panels showing advanced signs of rust and holed(outside prescribed area)

nearside front shockabsorber damp

offside front coil spring rusty

offside rear light lens slightly damaged

roof skin showing advanced signs of rust

several areas to underside repaired and heavily undersealed

tyre pressures low

windscreen scratched

Fail 20 Aug 2010 146,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

all tyre pressures low

boot floor and rear panels showing advanced signs of rust

exhaust front joint rusty and blowing slightly

exhaust rear joint blowing slightly

front brakes squealing when applied

front crossmember heavily rusted and holed

fuel pipes and vent pipes heavily corroded

nearside and offside front seatbelts fluffing slightly

nearside and offside front strut top assemblies and springs noisey on lock to lock

nearside and offside rear lower inner panels rusted and holed(outside prescribed area)

offside front floor showing advanced signs of rust

offside rear light lens slightly damaged

offside steering rack gaiter damp

roof skin showing advanced signs of rust

some corrosion to nearside front brakepipe under bonnet

windscreen scratched

Pass 10 Jul 2009 136,823 miles

front crossmember corroded

leaks on some exhaust joints

some corrosion on some fuel pipes

Fail 4 Jul 2009 136,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front crossmember corroded

leaks on some exhaust joints

some corrosion on some fuel pipes

Pass 17 May 2008 127,569 miles

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

front brakes slightly out of balance

front crossmember showing advanced signs of rust

headlights on lower limits

offside rear indicator damaged

offside rear sill rusted

Fail 10 May 2008 127,352 miles

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

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

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

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

front brakes slightly out of balance

front crossmember showing advanced signs of rust

headlights on lower limits

offside rear indicator damaged

offside rear sill rusted

Pass 16 Apr 2007 118,554 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

some corrosion on front valance

Fail 12 Apr 2007 118,554 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

some corrosion on front valance

Pass 11 Mar 2006 109,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside rear sill top corroded

offside rear tyre perished on walls

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
Full Nissan Sunny reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L509 TRL is a 1993 Nissan Sunny in Grey with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 L509 TRL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L509 TRL?

You can check the full history of L509 TRL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L509 TRL registered?

L509 TRL is a 1993 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 14 August 1993.

Is L509 TRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L509 TRL shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L509 TRL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L509 TRL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.