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G499 NKN

1989 Nissan Sunny

Cream Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

61,474 mi
Last recorded61,474 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Nissan Sunny82,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG499 NKN
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 61,474 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()

Pass 3 Oct 2022 60,061 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 57,673 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 56,352 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 56,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 56,225 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 56,225 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 55,727 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 55,134 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 55,134 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 54,415 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 54,415 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 53,500 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 52,495 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2015 52,494 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 51,394 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 50,419 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 49,339 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 48,243 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 46,602 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 45,556 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 44,307 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 43,261 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 42,031 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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G499 NKN is a 1989 Nissan Sunny in Cream with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 G499 NKN, 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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G499 NKN is a 1989 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 8 August 1989.

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