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N47 FDM

1996 Nissan Sunny

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,787 mi
Last recorded86,787 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Nissan Sunny90,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN47 FDM
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2010 86,787 miles

both front and o/s/r tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

sills corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2010 86,787 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front and o/s/r tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

sills corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2009 83,380 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 83,380 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 79,171 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 79,171 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 75,095 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 71,007 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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N47 FDM is a 1996 Nissan Sunny in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N47 FDM, 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 N47 FDM registered?

N47 FDM is a 1996 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N47 FDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N47 FDM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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