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GTL 231K

1992 Nissan Sunny

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,814 mi
Last recorded54,814 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Nissan Sunny89,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTL 231K
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 54,814 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 54,809 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 52,923 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 52,920 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 50,697 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 48,135 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 44,517 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 44,517 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 44,499 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 44,454 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 44,410 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 44,409 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 44,123 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 43,649 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2008 43,649 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 43,377 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2007 43,377 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 42,366 miles

N/S/F tyre has slight side wall damage and is wearing on inner edge. †

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

Fail 26 Jul 2006 42,366 miles

N/S/F tyre has slight side wall damage and is wearing on inner edge. †

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2005 41,017 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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GTL 231K is a 1992 Nissan Sunny in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1992 Nissan Sunny models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.5% with a typical mileage of 89,876 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 GTL 231K, 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 34 years old, this Nissan Sunny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GTL 231K is a 1992 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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