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N424 DBW

1996 Nissan Sunny

White Diesel 1681cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,443 mi
Last recorded114,443 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Nissan Sunny90,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN424 DBW
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,681cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2013 114,443 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2013 114,443 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2012 111,855 miles

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

Oil leak

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

fuel pipe slightly corroded (nearside rear)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 111,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

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

fuel pipe slightly corroded (nearside rear)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 108,975 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 108,974 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 106,230 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 106,224 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 103,633 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 103,606 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 100,795 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 100,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2007 96,036 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 96,036 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 92,168 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 92,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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N424 DBW is a 1996 Nissan Sunny in White with a 1,681cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 N424 DBW, 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 N424 DBW registered?

N424 DBW is a 1996 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 7 February 1996.

Is N424 DBW safe to buy?

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