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L861 KCY

1994 Nissan Sunny

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,945 mi
Last recorded119,945 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 1994 Nissan Sunny87,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL861 KCY
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 119,945 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Near side rear lower quarter corroded

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2013 119,944 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Near side rear lower quarter corroded

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2012 113,270 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 113,270 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

engine oil level low

slight corerowion to metal fuel filler neck

Pass 26 Jan 2011 104,284 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly on the inner edge

Fail 26 Jan 2011 104,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre slightly on the inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2009 101,008 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 101,006 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 89,738 miles

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

front brakes sticking slightly

Fail 24 Sep 2008 89,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

front brakes sticking slightly

Pass 21 Sep 2007 79,187 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2006 72,262 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 72,262 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2005 58,239 miles

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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L861 KCY is a 1994 Nissan Sunny in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L861 KCY, 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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L861 KCY is a 1994 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 31 May 1994.

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