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L856 GPP

1993 Nissan Sunny

Red Diesel 1681cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,650 mi
Last recorded141,650 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 1993 Nissan Sunny90,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL856 GPP
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,681cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 141,650 miles

Offside rear bump stop corroded & loose

Oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 141,630 miles

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

Offside rear bump stop corroded & loose

Oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 140,197 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust has slight leak on front pipe

welded repairs are present - some corrosion present in non-prescribed area

Pass 25 Apr 2013 133,306 miles

FRONT SERVICE BRAKE SHOWING AN IMBALANCE OF 19% THIS MAY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO PULL TO ONE SIDE UNDER HEAVY BRAKING

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

SEVERE OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE / GEARBOX AREA

Fail 15 Apr 2013 133,306 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

FRONT SERVICE BRAKE SHOWING AN IMBALANCE OF 19% THIS MAY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO PULL TO ONE SIDE UNDER HEAVY BRAKING

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

SEVERE OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE / GEARBOX AREA

Pass 16 Apr 2012 123,547 miles

all tyres showing wear on edges and are close to wear limit

rear brake pipes showing corrosion

severe oil leak from engine area

Fail 16 Apr 2012 123,547 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

all tyres showing wear on edges and are close to wear limit

rear brake pipes showing corrosion

severe oil leak from engine area

Pass 6 Apr 2011 112,891 miles

CORROSION BECOMING APPARENT ON CERTAIN REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES AND O/S/F METAL BRAKE PIPE

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE BECOMING DISCOLOURED

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S/F WING

Pass 30 Mar 2010 102,670 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 97,500 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 97,497 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

steel fuel pipes corroded, underside.

Pass 20 Mar 2008 94,490 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 94,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake linkage locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 92,914 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 88,884 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 88,884 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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L856 GPP is a 1993 Nissan Sunny in Red with a 1,681cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 L856 GPP, 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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L856 GPP is a 1993 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 27 September 1993.

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