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L523 TBG

1994 Nissan Sunny

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,121 mi
Last recorded100,121 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2014
Typical for 1994 Nissan Sunny87,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL523 TBG
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2014 100,121 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front cross member is slightly damaged and corroded

limited inspection of outer sills possible due to trims fitted

offside and nearside inner rear panels are corroded however they do not fall within a prescibed area

Pass 3 Dec 2013 96,686 miles

1 of the 2 cat section of exhausts bracket has snapped, still adequatley supported

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

frontpipe of the exhuasts heatshield is corroded and insecure

limited inspection of the outer sills due to covers fitted

the nearside front tyre is slightly perished

the offside and nearside rear inner quater panels are corroded, not within a prescribed area

Fail 30 Nov 2013 96,632 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

1 of the 2 cat section of exhausts bracket has snapped, still adequatley supported

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

frontpipe of the exhuasts heatshield is corroded and insecure

limited inspection of the outer sills due to covers fitted

the nearside front tyre is slightly perished

the nearside rear tyre is slightly damaged on its outer wall

the offside and nearside rear inner quater panels are corroded, not within a prescribed area

Pass 29 Nov 2012 93,053 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

battery insecure- not currently a testable item

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside inner rear panel is corroded howerver it does not fall within a prescribed area

sill covers fitted limiting inspection

the outer wall on the nearside rear tyre has damage which is not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Fail 24 Nov 2012 92,955 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

battery insecure- not currently a testable item

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside inner rear panel is corroded howerver it does not fall within a prescribed area

sill covers fitted limiting inspection

the outer wall on the nearside rear tyre has damage which is not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 22 Dec 2011 86,730 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 83,534 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 82,195 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 78,554 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 70,611 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 70,609 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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L523 TBG is a 1994 Nissan Sunny in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1994 Nissan Sunny models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 87,247 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 L523 TBG, 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 32 years old, this Nissan Sunny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L523 TBG is a 1994 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 27 January 1994.

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