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L946 NGS

1996 Nissan Sunny

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,967 mi
Last recorded59,967 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2014
Typical for 1996 Nissan Sunny90,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL946 NGS
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2014 59,967 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 58,643 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 58,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 56,178 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 53,920 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 53,920 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 50,671 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 47,033 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 46,996 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 42,658 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 42,569 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 42,257 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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L946 NGS is a 1996 Nissan Sunny in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Nissan Sunny models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 90,186 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 L946 NGS, 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 30 years old, this Nissan Sunny is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L946 NGS registered?

L946 NGS is a 1996 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 9 July 1996.

Is L946 NGS safe to buy?

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