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L535 XEU

1994 Nissan Sunny

Silver Diesel 1681cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

198,250 mi
Last recorded198,250 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 1994 Nissan Sunny87,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL535 XEU
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,681cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2013 198,250 miles

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

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)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 197,505 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 197,505 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 197,023 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 197,023 miles

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

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

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

Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 195,837 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 195,837 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 194,459 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 194,436 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 190,390 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 190,390 miles

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

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)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 185,651 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 185,625 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 180,880 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 180,835 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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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L535 XEU is a 1994 Nissan Sunny in Silver with a 1,681cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 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 L535 XEU, 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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What year was L535 XEU registered?

L535 XEU is a 1994 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 27 June 1994.

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