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J126 CPU

2003 Nissan Sunny

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,601 mi
Last recorded79,601 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Sunny88,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ126 CPU
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 79,601 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 79,588 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 79,588 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 79,556 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 79,533 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 79,201 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 79,167 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 97,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 97,655 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 99,543 miles

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

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

OS and NSF chassis damaged

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

Rear discs worn

Fail 11 Oct 2010 99,538 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

OS and NSF chassis damaged

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

Rear discs worn

Fail 28 Oct 2009 93,517 miles

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

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 93,517 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 74,758 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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J126 CPU is a 2003 Nissan Sunny in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Sunny models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 88,178 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 J126 CPU, 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 23 years old, this Nissan Sunny is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J126 CPU is a 2003 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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