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1986 Nissan Sentra

Ownership intelligence · Subcompact Cars · Diesel
80
Excellent
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Category Scores

Reliability 92
Longevity 83
Maintenance 82
Depreciation 90
Performance 42
Efficiency 60

Reliability & Ownership FAQ

Is the 1986 Nissan Sentra reliable?

AVOIR rates the 1986 Nissan Sentra's reliability 92/100 — excellent — from NHTSA recall counts, complaint density, and multi-year defect trends. Its overall AVOIR ownership score is 80/100 (Excellent).

How long will a 1986 Nissan Sentra last?

AVOIR scores the 1986 Nissan Sentra's longevity 83/100 (excellent), estimated from high-mileage survival data and resale-panel evidence of how far these vehicles actually run.

What does it cost to own a 1986 Nissan Sentra?

AVOIR scores the 1986 Nissan Sentra on maintenance 82/100 and depreciation 90/100 — higher is better (lower real cost) — plus fuel, insurance and resale in the full breakdown above.

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