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L838 GUD

1993 Nissan Sunny

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

184,268 mi
Last recorded184,268 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2009
Typical for 1993 Nissan Sunny90,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL838 GUD
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2009 184,268 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2009 184,268 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 174,378 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 174,263 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 158,992 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front number plate damaged

slight play in nearside track rod inner joint

Pass 21 Sep 2006 141,569 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 141,569 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 28 Sep 2005 125,140 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 125,140 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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L838 GUD is a 1993 Nissan Sunny in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L838 GUD, 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 L838 GUD registered?

L838 GUD is a 1993 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 11 November 1993.

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