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G809 PCD

1989 Nissan Sunny

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

53,879 mi
Last recorded53,879 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Nissan Sunny82,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG809 PCD
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 53,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point / underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 53,879 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point / underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 May 2025 53,836 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Temporary cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail above suspension arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracked in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point / Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracked in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 51,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2022 51,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 51,411 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 42,287 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated level at minimum (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front brake pads getting low

Fail 15 Apr 2019 42,271 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated level at minimum (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front brake pads getting low

Fail 27 Feb 2017 42,242 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner / outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sill + lower rear wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

battery flat

brake fluid low

slight corrosion brake servo

Pass 6 Jun 2015 37,826 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 30 May 2015 37,819 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 28,158 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 28,146 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Suspension bushes showing signs of age.

o/s/r tyre has cut in tread but not deep enough to reach the cords.

Pass 21 Jul 2011 28,128 miles

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

both rear chassis legs showing signs of heavy corrosion

Fail 19 Jul 2011 28,128 miles

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

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

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

both rear chassis legs showing signs of heavy corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2010 28,079 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 28,079 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 27,983 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 27,765 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 27,446 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 27,145 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 26,582 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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G809 PCD is a 1989 Nissan Sunny in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G809 PCD, 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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G809 PCD is a 1989 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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