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L531 VGC

1993 Nissan Sunny

Grey Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,516 mi
Last recorded113,516 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 1993 Nissan Sunny90,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL531 VGC
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 113,516 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 113,514 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 111,539 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 109,148 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 107,628 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 106,551 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 106,541 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 105,742 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 105,742 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 103,971 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 102,411 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 102,411 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 101,374 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner tread

small crack on n/s head lamp

Pass 3 May 2007 909,957 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 80,803 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 80,803 miles

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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L531 VGC is a 1993 Nissan Sunny in Grey with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 L531 VGC, 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 L531 VGC registered?

L531 VGC is a 1993 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 29 October 1993.

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