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L985 CLJ

1994 Nissan Sunny

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

98,462 mi
Last recorded98,462 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 1994 Nissan Sunny87,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL985 CLJ
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 98,462 miles

Off side mirror damaged

Slight exhaust blow from joint to rear silencer

Fail 29 Apr 2016 98,444 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Off side mirror damaged

Slight exhaust blow from joint to rear silencer

Pass 30 Jan 2015 91,254 miles

Rear silencer in poor condition and slight leak from join

Fail 30 Jan 2015 91,427 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear silencer in poor condition and slight leak from join

Slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 23 Jan 2014 86,343 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 86,136 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

boot full

o/s/f tyre low

Pass 28 Jan 2013 82,028 miles

both front brakes slightly binding on free spin

nearside front outer cv boot perishing

Fail 24 Jan 2013 82,627 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

both front brakes slightly binding on free spin

nearside front outer cv boot perishing

Fail 22 Dec 2011 75,533 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both inner sill starting to rust

front cross member starting to rust

Pass 22 Dec 2011 75,533 miles

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

both inner sill starting to rust

front cross member starting to rust

Pass 30 Dec 2010 72,237 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2010 72,237 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 71,303 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 70,392 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 70,389 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 69,406 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 69,406 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 68,670 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 68,670 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 67,009 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 67,009 miles

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

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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L985 CLJ is a 1994 Nissan Sunny in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 L985 CLJ, 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 L985 CLJ registered?

L985 CLJ is a 1994 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 7 February 1994.

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