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C918 NNJ

1985 Nissan Sunny

Green Petrol 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

56,481 mi
Last recorded56,481 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 1985 Nissan Sunny73,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC918 NNJ
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 56,481 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 56,481 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2018 56,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (inside boot) (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch ( inside boot) (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Lower both wings corroded

Front body valance excessive corrosion not within a prescribed area

Front brake pads appear low

Nearside Front door mirror missing

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner + outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring cup corroded

battery tray corrosion

both head lamp beam image poor

Pass 4 May 2017 54,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front door mirror missing

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corrosion by shock asborber mounting

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

battery tray corrosion

Pass 20 May 2016 51,623 miles

inner cv boots deteriated

innere rear sills corroding

Fail 19 May 2016 51,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

inner cv boots deteriated

innere rear sills corroding

Pass 10 Apr 2015 48,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

corrosion on both rear outer sills

corrosion on nearside rear inner wing(inside of boot)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 48,052 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

corrosion on both rear outer sills

corrosion on nearside rear inner wing(inside of boot)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 46,219 miles

Exhaust brackets broke or missing but still adaquatily supported

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

Non obligatory mirror missing

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 39,862 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 11 Jan 2013 39,861 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2012 37,018 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

steering rack rubber mounting have play

Fail 25 Jan 2012 36,997 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

steering rack rubber mounting have play

Pass 14 Jan 2011 33,495 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 33,469 miles

Front wipers poor

Pass 11 Feb 2009 33,380 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 33,377 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 33,376 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 33,374 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 33,371 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 33,371 miles

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

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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C918 NNJ is a 1985 Nissan Sunny in Green with a 1,488cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1985 Nissan Sunny models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 73,494 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 C918 NNJ, 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 41 years old, this Nissan Sunny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C918 NNJ is a 1985 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 1 September 1985.

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