MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,204 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS
Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Spare tyre defective
damage to rear of vehicle
fuel pipes rusty
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Spare tyre defective
damage to rear of vehicle
fuel pipes rusty
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Slight leak from oil pressure switch.
How Reliable is the Nissan Sunny?
Based on 362,425 MOT tests across 69,916 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N153 DME is a 1996 Nissan Sunny in White with a 1,681cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 N153 DME, 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 N153 DME registered?
N153 DME is a 1996 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 8 July 1996.
Is N153 DME safe to buy?
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