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L516 TRL

1993 Nissan Sunny

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

128,777 mi
Last recorded128,777 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 1993 Nissan Sunny90,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL516 TRL
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 128,777 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 128,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner end of sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner end of sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2015 127,078 miles

front crossmember corroded but not seriously weakened

nearside front brake slightly binding

offside wiper rubber split

Fail 14 Apr 2015 127,078 miles

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

front crossmember corroded but not seriously weakened

nearside front brake slightly binding

offside wiper rubber split

Pass 17 Apr 2014 123,721 miles

front cross-member corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2014 123,721 miles

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

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

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

front cross-member corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2013 122,400 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 122,396 miles

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)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 120,371 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 120,371 miles

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)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 119,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Apr 2010 118,742 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 118,742 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 114,915 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 114,915 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 113,515 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 113,515 miles

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

Offside Inner 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 19 Apr 2007 108,747 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 108,747 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 May 2006 98,945 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 98,798 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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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L516 TRL is a 1993 Nissan Sunny in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 L516 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.

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What year was L516 TRL registered?

L516 TRL is a 1993 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 18 August 1993.

Is L516 TRL safe to buy?

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