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L97 HDP

1993 Nissan Sunny

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

52,899 mi
Last recorded52,899 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Nissan Sunny90,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL97 HDP
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 52,899 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 51,582 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 50,881 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 50,756 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 48,661 miles

vehicle undersealed

Fail 26 May 2022 48,661 miles

Nearside Front Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 4 Jun 2021 47,146 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 46,682 miles

poor rear exhaust

Fail 14 May 2019 46,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

poor rear exhaust

Pass 17 May 2018 46,256 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 45,818 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 45,336 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 44,726 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 43,281 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 42,187 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 41,183 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 41,179 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 40,098 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 39,054 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 39,050 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 37,880 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 37,197 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 35,340 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 33,327 miles

nearside front outer c.v. boot begining to perish

offside front outer c.v.boot begining to perish

Pass 19 Dec 2005 31,940 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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L97 HDP is a 1993 Nissan Sunny in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 L97 HDP, 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 L97 HDP registered?

L97 HDP is a 1993 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L97 HDP safe to buy?

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