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J166 BRR

1990 Nissan Sunny

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

130,577 mi
Last recorded130,577 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2009
Typical for 1990 Nissan Sunny82,924 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ166 BRR
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2009 130,577 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2008 125,960 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 125,960 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 120,797 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 120,791 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2006 117,328 miles

hole in sill on o/s/r

Fail 15 Jun 2006 117,317 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

hole in sill on o/s/r

Fail 3 Jun 2006 117,114 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

N/S & O/S rear door steps light corrosion

N/S & O/S rear inner sills corroding

N/S & O/S rear shockers slightly worn

N/S/R outer sill corroding

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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J166 BRR is a 1990 Nissan Sunny in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

Across all 1990 Nissan Sunny models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 82,924 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 J166 BRR, 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 36 years old, this Nissan Sunny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J166 BRR registered?

J166 BRR is a 1990 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 1 January 1990.

Is J166 BRR safe to buy?

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