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M163 XNM

1996 Nissan Sunny

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

173,897 mi
Last recorded173,897 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 Nissan Sunny90,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM163 XNM
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2012 173,897 miles

Both outer sills corroding

Centre and rear exhaust joints poor condition

Rear exhaust corroding

Various corrosion under vehicle

Windscreen cracked, not within wiper sweep

Fail 22 Dec 2012 173,678 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both outer sills corroding

Centre and rear exhaust joints poor condition

Rear exhaust corroding

Various corrosion under vehicle

Windscreen cracked, not within wiper sweep

Pass 6 Jan 2012 161,921 miles

Crack in windscreen o/s top corner but not in wiper sweep

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front seat belts slow to return

corrosion starting various places under car

corrosion to both door shut areas 30cms of seat belt mountings but not considered excessive yet

n/s/f fog lamp glass broken

Fail 30 Dec 2011 161,921 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

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

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

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

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

Crack in windscreen o/s top corner but not in wiper sweep

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front seat belts slow to return

corrosion starting various places under car

corrosion to both door shut areas 30cms of seat belt mountings but not considered excessive yet

n/s/f fog lamp glass broken

Pass 11 Dec 2010 147,369 miles

1x front to rear steel brake pipe corroding

Corrosion various places under vehicle

Front number plate delaminating

Offside front coil spring corroding

Rear sub frame corroding

Fail 11 Dec 2010 147,369 miles

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

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

1x front to rear steel brake pipe corroding

Corrosion various places under vehicle

Front number plate delaminating

Offside front coil spring corroding

Rear sub frame corroding

Pass 31 Dec 2009 132,329 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

corrosion starting both top rear suspension mounting areas

corrosion starting various places under car

corrosiuon starting o/s & n/s door shut areas within 30cms of seat belt mountings

front no plate starting to discolour

n/s/f fog lamp glass broken

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 31 Dec 2009 132,329 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

corrosion starting both top rear suspension mounting areas

corrosion starting various places under car

corrosiuon starting o/s & n/s door shut areas within 30cms of seat belt mountings

front no plate starting to discolour

n/s/f fog lamp glass broken

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2009 118,143 miles

Corrosion starting various places under car

Front brake pads getting low

Front no plate slightly damaged & dirty

Front seat belts slow to return

Rear silencer outer casing corroding/ hanging down

o/s/f road spring corroding

Fail 2 Jan 2009 118,143 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

Corrosion starting various places under car

Front brake pads getting low

Front no plate slightly damaged & dirty

Front seat belts slow to return

Rear silencer outer casing corroding/ hanging down

o/s/f road spring corroding

Pass 28 Dec 2007 104,658 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges, recomend 4 wheel alignment

corrosion starting various places

front no plate starting to discolour

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 27 Dec 2007 104,658 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges, recomend 4 wheel alignment

corrosion starting various places

front no plate starting to discolour

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2006 91,090 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 91,090 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

corrosion starting various places

n/s headlamp starting to mist up

rear silencer in poor condition ( corroded)

slight play in o/s/r shock absorber

Pass 19 Nov 2005 88,538 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s headlamp misting up but not affecting aim pattern

rear silencer in poor condition

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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M163 XNM is a 1996 Nissan Sunny in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 M163 XNM, 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.

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M163 XNM is a 1996 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 1 September 1996.

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