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L512 VLA

1993 Nissan Sunny

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,737 mi
Last recorded92,737 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2008
Typical for 1993 Nissan Sunny90,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL512 VLA
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2008 92,737 miles

Front brakes out of balance

General underbody corrosion esp rear sills

Nearside rear tyre pressure low sidewalls cracking

Pass 27 Nov 2007 90,044 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DRAGGING SLIGHTLY

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

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

VERY HEAVY CORROSION INNER AND OUTER REAR SILLS BOTH SIDES

Fail 27 Nov 2007 90,043 miles

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

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DRAGGING SLIGHTLY

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

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

VERY HEAVY CORROSION INNER AND OUTER REAR SILLS BOTH SIDES

Pass 14 Nov 2006 84,585 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 84,584 miles

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

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

REAR OF NEARSIDE SILL HEAVILY CORRODED

WIPER BLADES SPLIT

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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L512 VLA is a 1993 Nissan Sunny in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 L512 VLA, 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 L512 VLA registered?

L512 VLA is a 1993 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 31 August 1993.

Is L512 VLA safe to buy?

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