CarVerify

Free Car Check

L716 XPV

1993 Nissan Sunny

Silver Petrol 1597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

60,648 mi
Last recorded60,648 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2012
Typical for 1993 Nissan Sunny90,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL716 XPV
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2012 60,648 miles

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

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

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

both sides front and offside rear metal brake pipes corroded,but not to excess at time of test

exhaust system weakening by corrosion in areas,but intact and gas tight at time of test

fuel metal pipe at nearside rear beside fuel tank corroded,but not leaking at time of test

offside door mirror has a crack,but not effecting view from it

offside headlamp has a small damage area

Pass 3 Feb 2011 54,152 miles

area of windscreen cracked, but not in swept area

drivers door mirror cracked,but not effecting the view to the rear

offside headlamp as some damage,and lense condensated,but intact and not effecting beam image

Fail 2 Feb 2011 54,146 miles

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

area of windscreen cracked, but not in swept area

drivers door mirror cracked,but not effecting the view to the rear

offside headlamp as some damage,and lense condensated,but intact and not effecting beam image

Pass 8 Feb 2010 46,778 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

drivers door mirror has a crack in it,though not effecting view from it

idle speed erratic, though within tolerances

Pass 2 Feb 2009 40,687 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Jan 2009 40,681 miles

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)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside door mirror cracked, but still clear rear visibility

Pass 29 Jan 2008 34,555 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 34,555 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 28,191 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2007 28,191 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 22,385 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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
Full Nissan Sunny reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L716 XPV is a 1993 Nissan Sunny in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L716 XPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L716 XPV?

You can check the full history of L716 XPV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L716 XPV registered?

L716 XPV is a 1993 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 7 October 1993.

Is L716 XPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L716 XPV shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L716 XPV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L716 XPV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.