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L871 CDV

1994 Nissan Sunny

White Diesel 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

147,871 mi
Last recorded147,871 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2008
Typical for 1994 Nissan Sunny87,247 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL871 CDV
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2008 147,871 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 147,871 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 143,839 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 143,799 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear shocker dust covers missing

Pass 17 Jan 2006 140,317 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 140,299 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Aug 2005 140,290 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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L871 CDV is a 1994 Nissan Sunny in White with a 1,973cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 L871 CDV, 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 L871 CDV registered?

L871 CDV is a 1994 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 4 January 1994.

Is L871 CDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L871 CDV shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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