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G490 AFW

1989 Nissan Sunny

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

98,759 mi
Last recorded98,759 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Nissan Sunny82,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG490 AFW
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 98,759 miles

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack gaiters weeping (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Both rear brake drum backplates deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2024 97,023 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 97,023 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 90,891 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Power steering component components slightly misaligned (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Fail 30 May 2023 90,891 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Power steering component components slightly misaligned (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 82,297 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 82,286 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 79,507 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 76,345 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 76,345 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 74,688 miles

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

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

Steering rack weeping fluid

Pass 20 Jul 2015 71,414 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside headlamp pattern deteriating

Pass 24 Jul 2014 67,026 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge tread stepped up

Fail 24 Jul 2014 67,026 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge tread stepped up

Pass 31 Jul 2013 61,753 miles

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

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Jul 2013 61,753 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2012 55,601 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Fail 29 Jun 2012 55,589 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Jul 2011 53,562 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2010 51,845 miles

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

offside headlamp pattern deteriating

Pass 30 Jun 2009 49,622 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre is wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Jun 2009 49,611 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2008 48,295 miles

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

off side headlamp pattern deteriating

off side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Jun 2008 48,295 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

off side headlamp pattern deteriating

off side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2007 46,084 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 46,084 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 43,196 miles

oil leak

os headlamp pattern deteriating

wiper blades deteriating, ok at time of test

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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G490 AFW is a 1989 Nissan Sunny in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 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 G490 AFW, 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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G490 AFW is a 1989 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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