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L78 RET

1996 Nissan Sunny

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,044 mi
Last recorded103,044 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2007
Typical for 1996 Nissan Sunny90,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL78 RET
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2007 103,044 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 95,432 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 95,432 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

off side front brake disc worn slightly

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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L78 RET is a 1996 Nissan Sunny in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Nissan Sunny models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 90,186 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L78 RET, 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 30 years old, this Nissan Sunny is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L78 RET registered?

L78 RET is a 1996 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 1 October 1996.

Is L78 RET safe to buy?

The MOT history for L78 RET shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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