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J333 RKO

1999 Nissan Sunny

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

74,866 mi
Last recorded74,866 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Nissan Sunny93,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ333 RKO
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 74,866 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 74,856 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 74,855 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 74,123 miles

wiper blades cracking

Fail 27 Aug 2016 74,077 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)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear of sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear of sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

wiper blades cracking

Pass 29 Aug 2015 72,733 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 72,032 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 72,031 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 71,266 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 71,262 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

battery in boot insecure

Fail 1 May 2010 7,056 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2010 7,056 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 69,058 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 69,054 miles

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

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

bonnet catch moifyed

exhaust modifyed

Pass 29 Feb 2008 67,087 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 67,082 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 66,816 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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J333 RKO is a 1999 Nissan Sunny in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1999 Nissan Sunny models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 93,963 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 J333 RKO, 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 27 years old, this Nissan Sunny is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J333 RKO is a 1999 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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