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N131 YVU

1996 Nissan Sunny

White Diesel 1681cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,586 mi
Last recorded61,586 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Nissan Sunny90,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN131 YVU
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,681cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 61,586 miles

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

steering rack/rubber mountings worn

Pass 9 Jun 2014 61,114 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both steering rack mounting rubbers worn

Pass 10 May 2013 60,492 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on floor sills and underbody

steering rack mounting rubbers worn

Fail 2 May 2013 60,492 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre heavily split/perishing on inner and outer sidewalls

steering rack mounting rubbers worn

Pass 25 Apr 2012 59,862 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion on sills,inner sills,floor and underbody etc

near side rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 28 Apr 2011 58,842 miles

Spare tyre defective

rear cracking on sidewalls

sills and underbody corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2011 58,842 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear cracking on sidewalls

sills and underbody corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2010 57,867 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 30 Apr 2010 57,867 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 57,383 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear outer sills slightly corroded

front cross member slightly corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2008 56,500 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2008 56,500 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2007 55,089 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 55,089 miles

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

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

sills sill backs floor corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2006 53,492 miles

corrosion of sills sillbacks and floor

nail in tyre

osr tyre slightbulge

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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N131 YVU is a 1996 Nissan Sunny in White with a 1,681cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N131 YVU, 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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What year was N131 YVU registered?

N131 YVU is a 1996 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 11 January 1996.

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