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G282 XTW

1989 Nissan Sunny

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

78,652 mi
Last recorded78,652 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Nissan Sunny82,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG282 XTW
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 78,652 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 78,645 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes have been greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached support bracket (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached support arm (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area,been welded on under/outer wing side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill where been welded before (5.3.6 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on underbody components,car has been standing

Fail 16 Jun 2025 78,645 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes have been greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached support bracket (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached support arm (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area,been welded on under/outer wing side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill where been welded before (5.3.6 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on underbody components,car has been standing

Pass 10 Jun 2024 78,638 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both outer c/v boots starting to crack

front bumper o/s bracing bar corroded

n/s rear bumper mount corroded

o/s outer sill where repaired before getting poor

Fail 15 May 2024 78,635 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn main bushes as chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both outer c/v boots starting to crack

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s outer sill near rear where repaired before getting poor.

Pass 4 May 2023 78,610 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 78,558 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2021 78,339 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several pipes have been greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2020 77,621 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 76,715 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 75,810 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 75,810 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 74,837 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 74,837 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour showing white light (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 73,421 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 72,146 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 70,254 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2014 70,251 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 68,963 miles

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

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

chassis getting thin in places

Pass 6 Sep 2012 67,734 miles

chassis thin in places

Pass 2 Sep 2011 65,391 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 65,391 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 62,385 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 62,385 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 58,336 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 58,336 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 54,344 miles

Nail in front tyre

keep check on n/s rear s/ absorber

Pass 14 Sep 2007 49,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 45,007 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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G282 XTW is a 1989 Nissan Sunny in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 1989 Nissan Sunny models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 82,568 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 G282 XTW, 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 37 years old, this Nissan Sunny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G282 XTW is a 1989 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 14 November 1989.

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