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M398 XER

1994 Nissan Sunny

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,953 mi
Last recorded131,953 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 1994 Nissan Sunny87,247 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM398 XER
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 131,953 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge.

N/S/R strut noisy.

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge.

Tailgate O/S support strut insecure.

Fail 9 Sep 2014 131,953 miles

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

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

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

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge.

N/S/R strut noisy.

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge.

Tailgate O/S support strut insecure.

Pass 11 Sep 2013 126,661 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 126,571 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 118,836 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 118,836 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 110,530 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 110,433 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 104,139 miles

Both rear wheel arch & sill area's corroded.

Exhaust bracket around cat corroded.

Fuel neck pipes corroded.

Fuel pipe at filter corroded.

Rear chassis/floor area's corroded.

Fail 10 Aug 2010 104,138 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear wheel arch & sill area's corroded.

Exhaust bracket around cat corroded.

Fuel neck pipes corroded.

Fuel pipe at filter corroded.

Rear chassis/floor area's corroded.

n/s door mirror glass missing.

o/s outer driveshaft gaitor badly cracked.

Pass 9 Sep 2009 100,784 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded.

Fuel neck pipes corroded.

Petrol pipe at filter corroded.

n/s sill corroded.

o/s/f tyre wearing low on edge's.

Fail 28 Aug 2009 100,736 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Both rear wheel arches corroded.

Fuel neck pipes corroded.

Petrol pipe at filter corroded.

n/s sill corroded.

o/s/f tyre wearing low on edge's.

Pass 2 Sep 2008 95,984 miles

Fuel pipes corroded.Rear chassis corroded.

Fail 1 Sep 2008 95,982 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust rear silencer mount broken.Fuel pipes corroded.Rear chassis corroded.

Pass 23 Aug 2007 92,263 miles

Petrol pipes corroded.

Fail 22 Aug 2007 92,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Petrol pipe corroded.

Pass 30 Aug 2006 88,415 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 49,625 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2005 83,728 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 83,727 miles

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

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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M398 XER is a 1994 Nissan Sunny in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M398 XER, 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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M398 XER is a 1994 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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