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F129 SPF

1989 Nissan Sunny

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

124,668 mi
Last recorded124,668 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 1989 Nissan Sunny82,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF129 SPF
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 124,668 miles

Nearside Rear fuel and brake pipes corroded

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 124,668 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear fuel and brake pipes corroded

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 117,377 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r fuel line rusty

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

Fail 24 Jul 2014 110,731 miles

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

O/S/F headlamp lense as a hole in it

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 110,731 miles

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

O/S/F headlamp lense as a hole in it

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 105,154 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 105,082 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 97,284 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion in nearside rear floor

Pass 19 Jul 2011 89,637 miles

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

corrosion in nearside front brake disc

rear no plate deteriorating

Fail 13 Jul 2011 89,437 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion in nearside front brake disc

offside front brake sticking slightly

rear no plate deteriorating

Pass 30 Jul 2010 82,833 miles

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)

Fail 29 Jul 2010 82,833 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 806,700 miles

Rear number plate starting to discolour

Side walls of off side front tyre starting to crack and perish

Fail 12 Aug 2009 80,699 miles

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

Rear number plate starting to discolour

Side walls of off side front tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 6 Aug 2008 78,141 miles

slight blow on center section exhaust and back box clamp

some brake fluid residue under master cylinder

some corrosion on n/s/f inner and outer wheel arch next to top strut mount

some corrosion on n/s/f road spring

Fail 6 Aug 2008 78,141 miles

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

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

slight blow on center section exhaust and back box clamp

some brake fluid residue under master cylinder

some corrosion on n/s/f inner and outer wheel arch next to top strut mount

some corrosion on n/s/f road spring

Pass 13 Aug 2007 75,927 miles

Both rear tyres mis-shapen on inner edges

N/S/F roadspring corroded

Slight blow from centre exhaust section

Pass 18 Aug 2006 73,676 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2006 73,676 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

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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F129 SPF is a 1989 Nissan Sunny in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1989 Nissan Sunny models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 82,568 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 F129 SPF, 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 37 years old, this Nissan Sunny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F129 SPF is a 1989 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 19 July 1989.

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