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G197 PGJ

1990 Nissan Sunny

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

85,061 mi
Last recorded85,061 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 1990 Nissan Sunny82,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG197 PGJ
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 85,061 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 84,851 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2020 84,851 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 84,674 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 84,380 miles

Both rear brake drums corrosion

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

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Oct 2018 84,379 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Both rear brake drums corrosion

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

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2017 84,006 miles

Both rear brake drums corrosion

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 83,993 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Both rear brake drums corrosion

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 83,644 miles

both rear coil springs corroding

exhaust corroding

rear brake performance

Pass 2 Oct 2015 83,285 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 83,281 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 83,017 miles

advise nearside front cv boot

Pass 28 Sep 2013 82,673 miles

advise nearside front tyre wear

advise suspension soft

Pass 30 Aug 2012 82,321 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 82,313 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 81,664 miles

advise both steering rack gaiters front

Fail 23 Jul 2011 81,624 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise both steering rack gaiters front

Pass 20 Jul 2010 80,698 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 80,698 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 79,525 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 79,525 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 77,978 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 77,972 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 75,819 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 75,811 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 72,762 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 72,762 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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G197 PGJ is a 1990 Nissan Sunny in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 1990 Nissan Sunny models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 82,924 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 G197 PGJ, 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 36 years old, this Nissan Sunny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G197 PGJ registered?

G197 PGJ is a 1990 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 4 April 1990.

Is G197 PGJ safe to buy?

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