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J485 PKK

2001 Nissan Sunny

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,816 mi
Last recorded35,816 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Nissan Sunny88,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ485 PKK
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 35,816 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 35,613 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 35,465 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 34,330 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 33,041 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 33,041 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 31,501 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 29,470 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 29,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 28,787 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 28,786 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak from rear of engine bay onto steering rack

Unable to obtain emission reading from exhaust

Pass 3 Aug 2005 26,952 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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J485 PKK is a 2001 Nissan Sunny in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Nissan Sunny models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 88,298 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 J485 PKK, 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 25 years old, this Nissan Sunny is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J485 PKK is a 2001 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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