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N162 DME

1996 Nissan Sunny

White Diesel 1681cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,193 mi
Last recorded82,193 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2006
Typical for 1996 Nissan Sunny90,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN162 DME
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,681cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2006 82,193 miles

corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

corrosion on offside rear brake pipe

drivers door panel loose

heavy corrosion on exhaust system

n/s sill damaged

Fail 7 Sep 2006 82,189 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

corrosion on o/s rear brake pipe

drivers door panel loose

heavy corrosion on exhaust system

n/s sill damaged

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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N162 DME is a 1996 Nissan Sunny in White with a 1,681cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N162 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N162 DME registered?

N162 DME is a 1996 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 27 June 1996.

Is N162 DME safe to buy?

The MOT history for N162 DME shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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