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P595 RTU

1997 Nissan Sunny

White Diesel 1681cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

189,458 mi
Last recorded189,458 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Sunny77,484 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP595 RTU
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,681cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 189,458 miles

wear in n/s steering mount. borderline. o/s rear suspension bump stop corroded and holed.

Fail 27 Jul 2011 189,458 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wear in n/s steering mount. borderline. o/s rear suspension bump stop corroded and holed.

Pass 28 Jul 2010 179,199 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 179,199 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

rear fuel pipe corroded

standard tyres fitted to both offside and nearside rear tyres

water pump leaking anti freeze

Pass 29 Jul 2009 167,758 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 152,003 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 152,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 135,884 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 135,884 miles

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

coolant leak rear of engine block area.

Pass 21 Jul 2006 119,520 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 119,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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P595 RTU is a 1997 Nissan Sunny in White with a 1,681cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Sunny models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.9% with a typical mileage of 77,484 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 P595 RTU, 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 29 years old, this Nissan Sunny is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P595 RTU registered?

P595 RTU is a 1997 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 7 April 1997.

Is P595 RTU safe to buy?

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