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YPY 974Y

1983 Nissan Sunny

Red Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

63,650 mi
Last recorded63,650 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 1983 Nissan Sunny59,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPY 974Y
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 63,650 miles

1/ under body has corrosion In several areas

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 63,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 83,009 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner sills and floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2018 62,605 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front number plate deteriorated

both outer sills 2 floor corroded on various places 3 front under bumper panel corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2017 62,231 miles

Body has slight corrosion both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion shocar mont (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion bumper (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 62,195 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 62,013 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 62,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 61,255 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 60,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 60,779 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 59,582 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 58,266 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 58,266 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 57,376 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 57,376 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 55,743 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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YPY 974Y is a 1983 Nissan Sunny in Red with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1983 Nissan Sunny models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 59,759 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YPY 974Y, 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 43 years old, this Nissan Sunny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YPY 974Y is a 1983 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 1 March 1983.

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