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LOW 490Y

1983 Nissan Sunny

Green Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,466 mi
Last recorded77,466 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 1983 Nissan Sunny59,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOW 490Y
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2014 77,466 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 73,634 miles

o/s outer sill poor

o/s/r and n/s/r inner wing panels poor

Fail 8 Mar 2013 73,625 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s outer sill poor

o/s/r and n/s/r inner wing panels poor

Pass 16 Mar 2012 68,433 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 62,109 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 56,584 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 50,352 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 50,348 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 42,775 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 42,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 34,490 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 27,953 miles

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

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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LOW 490Y is a 1983 Nissan Sunny in Green with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 Nissan Sunny models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 59,759 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 LOW 490Y, 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 43 years old, this Nissan Sunny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LOW 490Y registered?

LOW 490Y is a 1983 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 1 April 1983.

Is LOW 490Y safe to buy?

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