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EAO 996V

1979 Nissan Sunny

Beige Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,430 mi
Last recorded65,430 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 1979 Nissan Sunny34,341 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAO 996V
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 65,430 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 65,321 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 65,321 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 65,228 miles
Pass 9 May 2010 65,083 miles
Fail 9 May 2010 65,083 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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EAO 996V is a 1979 Nissan Sunny in Beige with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Nissan Sunny models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 34,341 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 EAO 996V, 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 47 years old, this Nissan Sunny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EAO 996V registered?

EAO 996V is a 1979 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 7 August 1979.

Is EAO 996V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAO 996V shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EAO 996V have outstanding finance?

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