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E297 YGJ

1988 Nissan Sunny

Red Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

91,734 mi
Last recorded91,734 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1988 Nissan Sunny85,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE297 YGJ
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 91,734 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 88,544 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 88,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 81,700 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2023 81,700 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 80,870 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 80,869 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 80,869 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 May 2018 79,555 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 79,555 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 May 2017 78,482 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 77,456 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 76,138 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 74,439 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 71,119 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 68,472 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 65,705 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 65,705 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 62,803 miles

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

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

engine oil pressure switch leaking

Fail 12 Jun 2009 61,013 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 61,013 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 59,418 miles

engine oil pressure switch leaking

Fail 13 Jun 2008 59,418 miles

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

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

engine oil pressure switch leaking

Pass 20 Aug 2007 58,206 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 55,870 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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E297 YGJ is a 1988 Nissan Sunny in Red with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1988 Nissan Sunny models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 85,590 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 E297 YGJ, 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 38 years old, this Nissan Sunny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E297 YGJ registered?

E297 YGJ is a 1988 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 18 February 1988.

Is E297 YGJ safe to buy?

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