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D141 TFJ

1987 Nissan Sunny

Gold Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,199 mi
Last recorded64,199 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Nissan Sunny87,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD141 TFJ
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 64,199 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 60,974 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 58,573 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 57,199 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 57,058 miles

All 4 tyres over 10 years old and in very poor condition

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 56,799 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 56,799 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 56,797 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 56,738 miles

all tyres pershied

front suspension arms have play in bushes and perished

oil leak

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2018 56,674 miles

Front Tires perished

Rear Tires perished

Fail 24 Apr 2018 56,673 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Tires perished

Rear Tires perished

Pass 24 Apr 2017 56,612 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 56,612 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 56,406 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 22 Apr 2015 56,277 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 56,277 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 56,197 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 56,108 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 55,946 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 55,732 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 55,337 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 54,931 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 54,605 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 54,253 miles

rear brakes inballanced

scratch in w/screen

Pass 18 Apr 2006 53,706 miles

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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D141 TFJ is a 1987 Nissan Sunny in Gold with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1987 Nissan Sunny models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 87,380 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 D141 TFJ, 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 39 years old, this Nissan Sunny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D141 TFJ registered?

D141 TFJ is a 1987 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 12 May 1987.

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