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N680 AVM

1996 Nissan Sunny

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

113,372 mi
Last recorded113,372 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Nissan Sunny90,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN680 AVM
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 113,372 miles

Offside Rear outer wheel arch showing signs of corrrosion

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust has slight gas leak (7.1.2)

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2016 107,665 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear both n/s o/s outer arches corroied

showing signs of corrosion under body

Fail 7 Jul 2016 107,469 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to rear exhaust broken (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear both n/s o/s outer arches corroied

showing signs of corrosion under body

Pass 17 Jul 2015 102,232 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

rear chassie corroded

slight corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

Fail 17 Jul 2015 102,232 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

rear chassie corroded

slight corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

Fail 7 Jul 2015 102,074 miles

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

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear chassie corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front registration plate damaged but can still be read

Pass 15 Jul 2014 96,557 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 96,449 miles

Inner Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 92,958 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 92,952 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 90,835 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 88,279 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 88,267 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 85,755 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 85,755 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 79,361 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 79,367 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 75,232 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 65,562 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 65,551 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 58,338 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 58,211 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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N680 AVM is a 1996 Nissan Sunny in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N680 AVM, 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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N680 AVM is a 1996 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 31 January 1996.

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