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L789 AFH

1994 Nissan Sunny

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

119,407 mi
Last recorded119,407 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 1994 Nissan Sunny87,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL789 AFH
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 119,407 miles

nail offside rear tyre

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 7 Jan 2017 119,366 miles

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

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

nail offside rear tyre

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Jan 2016 12,028 miles

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

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 16 Jan 2016 111,998 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Feb 2015 105,210 miles

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

offside front tyre is on 2mm tyre is wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Jan 2015 105,133 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

offside front tyre is on 2mm tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2014 98,251 miles

nearside rear steel brake pipe has slight corrosion

Fail 21 Jan 2014 98,189 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres are wearing on inner edge

nearside rear steel brake pipe has slight corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2013 91,708 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 185,820 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 85,740 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 79,596 miles

corrosion to rear outer sills and rear underside sills

front tyres very close to wear bars

Fail 22 Jan 2011 79,551 miles

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

corrosion to rear outer sills and rear underside sills

front tyres very close to wear bars

Pass 5 Feb 2010 74,359 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 74,359 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 74,326 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 73,758 miles

offside front driveshaft gaitor perished

offside rear inner wheel arch to inner sill corrosion started

Fail 13 Nov 2008 73,758 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

offside front driveshaft gaitor perished

offside front wiper blade split on end/smears the screen

offside rear inner wheel arch to inner sill corrosion started

Pass 13 Mar 2008 72,782 miles

offside front driveshaft gaitor perished

offside rear brakes do not quite increase & decrease at the same rate

strong advise rear number plate not fully secure

Fail 12 Mar 2008 72,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

offside front driveshaft gaitor perished

offside rear brakes do not quite increase & decrease at the same rate

strong advise rear number plate not fully secure

Pass 17 Feb 2007 68,372 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 68,372 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 64,308 miles

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

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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L789 AFH is a 1994 Nissan Sunny in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 L789 AFH, 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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L789 AFH is a 1994 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 31 January 1994.

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