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G401 BLJ

1989 Nissan Sunny

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

71,413 mi
Last recorded71,413 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 1989 Nissan Sunny82,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG401 BLJ
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 71,413 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 71,413 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 71,164 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 71,164 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 71,164 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall has deep cut (not down to cord) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 70,970 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroding

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroding

Offside Front Tyre cracking over inner side wall

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low on inner tread + centre tread around 2.5mm + cracking over inner side wall

Pass 13 Nov 2019 70,844 miles

Both front brake pipe rusting

Front number plate cracked

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low on inner tread

Offside Rear Wheel slight binding

Pass 13 Nov 2018 70,526 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 70,526 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 70,257 miles

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

Fuel filler neck rusty condition

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

Nearside Rear Lower wheel arch rusty and holed

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

Offside Rear Tyre getting low on inner edge

Underfloor brake pipes rusty

Pass 17 Nov 2016 70,011 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe rusted.

Nearside Front Tyre wearing flat on inner tread.

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

Offside Front Brake pipe rusted.

Offside Rear Tyre wearing flat on inner tread.

Pass 11 Nov 2015 69,633 miles

Centre Brake pipes rusting

Centre fuel pipes rusting

Front number plate cracked but still reads ok

Fuel filler pipes rusting

Nearside Front Brake pipe rusting

Nearside Front Coil spring rusting

Nearside Rear Tyre worn flat on inner tread + close to limit

Offside Front Brake pipe rusting

Offside Rear Tyre wearing flat on inner tread

Rear coil springs rusting

driver wiper split but still clears windscreen

Pass 17 Nov 2014 69,341 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)

n/s/f tyre around 2mm on tread

Pass 6 Nov 2013 69,070 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 68,662 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 68,662 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 68,233 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 67,813 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 67,249 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 66,432 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 66,426 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 65,388 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 63,958 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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G401 BLJ is a 1989 Nissan Sunny in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 G401 BLJ, 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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G401 BLJ is a 1989 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 11 November 1989.

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