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P879 HUD

1997 Nissan Sunny

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

113,791 mi
Last recorded113,791 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Sunny77,484 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP879 HUD
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2010 113,791 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 109,832 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 109,832 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 106,163 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 106,163 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 100,259 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 100,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 90,357 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 90,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

surface corrosion to both front metal brake pipes to hoses annd both rear metal brake pipes to flexible hoses.

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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P879 HUD is a 1997 Nissan Sunny in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 P879 HUD, 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 P879 HUD registered?

P879 HUD is a 1997 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P879 HUD safe to buy?

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