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L579 DRU

1994 Nissan Sunny

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,657 mi
Last recorded76,657 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 1994 Nissan Sunny87,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL579 DRU
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 76,657 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 76,656 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner and outer sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2017 75,752 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 74,875 miles

all four tyers perished

Fail 28 Jun 2016 74,874 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

all four tyers perished

Pass 22 Jun 2015 73,879 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 73,879 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 72,847 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 72,847 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 71,337 miles

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

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

washers weak

wipers worn

Pass 19 Jun 2012 69,869 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 69,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 68,436 miles

general corrosion under vehicle

nearside & offside rear anti roll bar bushes perishing

Fail 27 May 2011 68,411 miles

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

general corrosion under vehicle

nearside & offside rear anti roll bar bushes perishing

Pass 7 Jun 2010 67,315 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 65,576 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 65,546 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 31 Dec 2007 63,428 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 63,428 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 61,449 miles

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

front number plate damaged

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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L579 DRU is a 1994 Nissan Sunny in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L579 DRU, 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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L579 DRU is a 1994 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 25 March 1994.

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