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M329 ARL

1994 Nissan Sunny

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2010
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

145,890 mi
Last recorded145,890 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2009
Typical for 1994 Nissan Sunny87,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM329 ARL
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2009 145,890 miles

front panel/cross member corroding.

n/s/r short metal brake pipe corroding.

o/s/r passenger seatbelt starting to fluff/fray.

play in n/s steering rack inner arm/joint becoming close to acceptable limit.

Fail 10 Nov 2009 145,890 miles

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

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

front panel/cross member corroding.

n/s/f brake starting to bind.

n/s/r short metal brake pipe corroding.

o/s/r passenger seatbelt starting to fluff/fray.

play in n/s steering rack inner arm/joint becoming close to acceptable limit.

Pass 11 Nov 2008 137,485 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

front panel/cross member corroding.

front tyre sizes different to rear tyre sizes.

n/s/f brake starting to bind.

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on outer edge.

o/s+n/s inner/outer sills corroding.

o/s+n/s/r short metal brake pipes corroding.

o/s+n/s/r tyres starting to crack+perish.

o/s/r passenger seat belt starting to fluff/fray becoming close to acceptable limits.

oil leak.

play in n/s/r track control arm bushes.

rear shock absorbers starting to become soft.

Fail 4 Nov 2008 137,444 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

front panel/cross member corroding.

front tyre sizes different to rear tyre sizes.

n/s/f brake starting to bind.

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on outer edge.

o/s+n/s inner/outer sills corroding.

o/s+n/s/r short metal brake pipes corroding.

o/s+n/s/r tyres starting to crack+perish.

o/s/r passenger seat belt starting to fluff/fray becoming close to acceptable limits.

oil leak.

play in n/s/r track control arm bushes.

rear shock absorbers starting to become soft.

Fail 3 Nov 2008 137,435 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside front tyre badly worn on edges

Number plate lights slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 130,389 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 130,389 miles

All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Both front tyres low tread and wearing on outer edges. Incorrect wiper blades fitted.

Pass 19 Oct 2006 122,827 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 122,825 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 108,858 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 108,858 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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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M329 ARL is a 1994 Nissan Sunny in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 M329 ARL, 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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M329 ARL is a 1994 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 12 August 1994.

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