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M589 CAF

1994 Nissan Sunny

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

126,341 mi
Last recorded126,341 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 1994 Nissan Sunny87,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM589 CAF
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2016 126,341 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front inner wing

battery secured by rope

both mirrors taped up

front engine stabiliser rubber mount displaced

n/s/r tyre starting to split.

underneath of vehicle very rusty

Pass 22 Jul 2015 126,231 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rusty

inner sills rusty

suspension rusty

Fail 22 Jul 2015 126,231 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rusty

inner sills rusty

suspension rusty

Pass 22 Jul 2014 125,189 miles

BONNET HINDGES TIGHT

O/S/F WING LOWER WING TAPED OVER

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 125,189 miles

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

BONNET HINDGES TIGHT

O/S/F WING LOWER WING TAPED OVER

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 123,158 miles

ALTERNATER BELT PERISHED

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

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

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

Oil leak

UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE RUSTY

Pass 22 Jul 2013 123,158 miles

ALTERNATER BELT PERISHED

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

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

Oil leak

UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE RUSTY

Pass 6 Jul 2012 120,658 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

Fail 5 Jul 2012 120,658 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 21 Jul 2011 117,911 miles

Nearside spot light not working.

Offside mirror glass taped in.

Fail 21 Jul 2011 117,911 miles

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

Nearside spot light not working.

Offside mirror glass taped in.

Pass 13 Jul 2010 115,153 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s door mirror taped up

underneath of vehicle rusty

Pass 31 Jul 2009 109,686 miles

OIL LEAK(PRESSURE SWITCH)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 102,607 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

REAR TYRES FEATHERING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 27 Jul 2007 95,635 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 95,635 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear number plate starting to delaminate

o/s/f mirror has temporary glass fitted

some oxidisation on all metal brake pipes

surface rust on front discs

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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M589 CAF is a 1994 Nissan Sunny in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 M589 CAF, 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 M589 CAF registered?

M589 CAF is a 1994 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 20 December 1994.

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