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R261 CCA

1997 Nissan Sunny

White Diesel 1681cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

47,172 mi
Last recorded47,172 miles
Recorded on9 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Nissan Sunny77,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR261 CCA
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,681cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 May 2008 47,172 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r body cill corroded[slight]

o/s/r brake effort slightley low

Pass 13 Apr 2007 46,250 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 46,250 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2006 44,894 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 44,882 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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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R261 CCA is a 1997 Nissan Sunny in White with a 1,681cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R261 CCA, 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 R261 CCA registered?

R261 CCA is a 1997 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R261 CCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R261 CCA shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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