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L638 DBV

1993 Nissan Sunny

Grey Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

74,378 mi
Last recorded74,378 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2006
Typical for 1993 Nissan Sunny90,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL638 DBV
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2006 74,378 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 74,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

drivers side tyre mis-shapped on limit

passenger side tyre cracking sidewall/tread

Fail 31 Oct 2005 69,834 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 69,834 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2005 69,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (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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L638 DBV is a 1993 Nissan Sunny in Grey with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 L638 DBV, 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 L638 DBV registered?

L638 DBV is a 1993 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 27 August 1993.

Is L638 DBV safe to buy?

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