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P87 UAF

1997 Nissan Sunny

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

108,457 mi
Last recorded108,457 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 1997 Nissan Sunny77,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP87 UAF
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 108,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Thread depth on 2.5mm and wearing badly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Outer arch corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Thread depth on 3mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 101,449 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2021 101,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 95,538 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front shock casing rusty

rear shock dust covers fallen to bits

Fail 9 Jul 2019 95,538 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front shock casing rusty

rear shock dust covers fallen to bits

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 90,490 miles

front shock casings rusty

rear springs rusty

Fail 14 Jun 2018 90,489 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

front shock casings rusty

rear springs rusty

Pass 26 Apr 2017 87,498 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all links (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 87,294 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all links (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 82,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

both front floors getting rusty

both rear ends of sills getting rusty

both rear inner sills getting rusty

front suspension rusty

rear suspension mounts getting rusty

Fail 3 May 2016 82,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

both front floors getting rusty

both rear ends of sills getting rusty

both rear inner sills getting rusty

front suspension rusty

rear suspension mounts getting rusty

Pass 31 Mar 2015 79,604 miles

all shock dust covers fallen to bits

both front brake pipes getting rusty

both rear inner wheel arch / inner sills getting rusty

front cross member getting rusty

front exhaust getting rusty

front suspension bushes perished

front suspension getting rusty

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

rear seat belt mounts getting rusty

rear suspension mounts getting rusty

rear suspension rusty

Pass 4 Apr 2014 78,058 miles

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

both rear inner sills getting rusty

front suspension rusty

rear shock dust covers falling to bits

Fail 27 Mar 2014 78,058 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

both rear inner sills getting rusty

front suspension rusty

o/s/r wheel arch rusty

rear shock dust covers falling to bits

Pass 4 Apr 2013 72,659 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

blue headlight bulbs fitted

both rear brake pipes to cylinders slightly corroded

corrosion underneath

front fog lights not working

off side front dipped beam image dull

rear wiper not working

Fail 25 Mar 2013 72,649 miles

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

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

blue headlight bulbs fitted

both rear brake pipes to cylinders slightly corroded

corrosion underneath

front fog lights not working

off side front dipped beam image dull

rear wiper not working

Pass 27 Jan 2012 68,254 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 68,254 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 61,959 miles

o/s/r end of sill rusty

o/s/r shock damp

rear exhaust outer skin coming off rusty

Fail 5 Jan 2011 61,958 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r end of sill rusty

o/s/r shock damp

rear exhaust outer skin coming off rusty

Pass 11 Jan 2010 57,340 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 55,152 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Jan 2009 55,121 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 52,834 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2008 52,820 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 48,302 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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P87 UAF is a 1997 Nissan Sunny in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 P87 UAF, 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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P87 UAF is a 1997 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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