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L959 FCW

1993 Nissan Sunny

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

69,293 mi
Last recorded69,293 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Nissan Sunny90,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL959 FCW
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 69,293 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 69,266 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 66,306 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 65,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 64,888 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 64,725 miles

NSF tyre getting low in tread on inner side

Pass 20 Nov 2020 64,606 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 64,301 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 64,301 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2018 63,706 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 62,819 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 61,597 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 60,629 miles

OSF tyre worn on inner edge and low in tread

Pass 29 Oct 2014 59,143 miles

OSF tyre low in tread

Pass 4 Nov 2013 57,331 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 55,994 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 54,776 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 54,776 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 53,021 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 52,950 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 50,314 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 47,957 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 47,957 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 45,861 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 43,052 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 41,052 miles

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

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

all tyres on limit on edges stepped tyres

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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L959 FCW is a 1993 Nissan Sunny in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 L959 FCW, 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 L959 FCW registered?

L959 FCW is a 1993 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 24 November 1993.

Is L959 FCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L959 FCW shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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