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N237 GLW

1996 Nissan Sunny

White Diesel 1681cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,719 mi
Last recorded78,719 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Nissan Sunny90,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN237 GLW
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,681cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 78,719 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

inner sill's o/s/r and n/s/r starting to rust

Fail 2 Jun 2014 78,719 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

inner sill's o/s/r and n/s/r starting to rust

Pass 9 May 2013 78,719 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 78,719 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2011 78,719 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 78,719 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 73,547 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 73,547 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2008 52,763 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 52,763 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 42,913 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 42,843 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 31,785 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 31,739 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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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N237 GLW is a 1996 Nissan Sunny in White with a 1,681cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 N237 GLW, 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 N237 GLW registered?

N237 GLW is a 1996 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 9 January 1996.

Is N237 GLW safe to buy?

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