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L543 MGM

2004 Nissan Sunny

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,925 mi
Last recorded141,925 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 2004 Nissan Sunny89,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL543 MGM
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2013 141,925 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front number plate cracked but can still be read

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2013 141,841 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front number plate cracked but can still be read

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2012 130,440 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Unable to open drivers door from inside handle but able to open via another release mechanism

Fail 26 Nov 2012 130,322 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Unable to open drivers door from inside handle but able to open via another release mechanism

Pass 21 Nov 2011 123,511 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 123,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 76,760 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nsf tyre has slight cracking on outer wall

nsr tyre has slight cracking on outer wall

osf tyre has slight cracking on outer wall

Fail 5 Nov 2010 76,760 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nsf tyre has slight cracking on outer wall

nsr tyre has slight cracking on outer wall

osf tyre has slight cracking on outer wall

Pass 3 Nov 2009 76,560 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 76,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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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L543 MGM is a 2004 Nissan Sunny in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Sunny models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 89,052 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 L543 MGM, 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 22 years old, this Nissan Sunny is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L543 MGM is a 2004 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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