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N688 RAA

1971 Nissan Sunny

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,739 mi
Last recorded129,739 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2012
Typical for 1971 Nissan Sunny111,893 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN688 RAA
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2012 129,739 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2012 129,739 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2011 123,888 miles

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

n/s/rear sill heavily undersealed

Fail 14 Sep 2011 123,863 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 119,668 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 119,570 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2009 114,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 114,944 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 107,685 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 107,564 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2007 99,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 99,919 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 89,474 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 89,474 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N688 RAA is a 1971 Nissan Sunny in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Nissan Sunny models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 111,893 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 N688 RAA, 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 55 years old, this Nissan Sunny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N688 RAA registered?

N688 RAA is a 1971 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is N688 RAA safe to buy?

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