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N3 NME

1996 Nissan Sunny

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,624 mi
Last recorded62,624 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Nissan Sunny90,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 NME
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2025 62,624 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 62,557 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2008

could not fully check under vehicle protective guards fitted

rear parking brake assisted by hydrolic means

Pass 18 Aug 2006 55,360 miles

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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N3 NME is a 1996 Nissan Sunny in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N3 NME, 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 N3 NME registered?

N3 NME is a 1996 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 3 September 1996.

Is N3 NME safe to buy?

The MOT history for N3 NME shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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