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L831 LAN

1994 Nissan Sunny

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

79,527 mi
Last recorded79,527 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2014
Typical for 1994 Nissan Sunny87,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL831 LAN
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2014 79,527 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 79,527 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 72,949 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Nov 2012 70,907 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 70,907 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 68,702 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre; outer tread wear

offside front inner steering arm has slight play at its fixings

offside front tyre; inner & outer tread wear

Fail 11 Nov 2011 68,702 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Battery insecure

nearside front tyre; outer tread wear

offside front inner steering arm has slight play at its fixings

offside front tyre; inner & outer tread wear

Pass 30 Oct 2010 68,591 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2010 68,591 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 67,100 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 67,100 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 66,439 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 66,433 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

possable oxeygen censor

Pass 11 Oct 2007 61,402 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 61,402 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 60,770 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 60,770 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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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L831 LAN is a 1994 Nissan Sunny in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 L831 LAN, 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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What year was L831 LAN registered?

L831 LAN is a 1994 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 28 April 1994.

Is L831 LAN safe to buy?

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