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J516 TFC

2000 Nissan Sunny

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

99,628 mi
Last recorded99,628 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2000 Nissan Sunny92,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ516 TFC
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 99,628 miles

Both front suspension top mounts stiff when lock to lock.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse Lamp Inop

Fail 7 Sep 2023 99,620 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both front suspension top mounts stiff when lock to lock.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse Lamp Inop

Pass 4 Aug 2020 92,694 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 92,684 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced a post (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 92,281 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose wing. corroded at bottom (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced "a" pillar passenger side (left hand drive) inside of door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 88,961 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component offside steering rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

all 4 tyres starting to perish

offside front wing corroded lower section but no sharp edges

Pass 19 Sep 2017 88,203 miles

headlamp deflector stickers fitted n/s/f and o/s/f headlamp units

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres perished

signs of power steering fluid weeping around o/s/f power steering rack boot

Pass 29 Sep 2016 85,594 miles

all tyres getting old

n/s/f and o/s/f headlamp aim deflectors fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2015 84,361 miles

headlamp beam deflector stickers fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2014 84,071 miles

steering rack mounting rubbers worn and have slight movement

Pass 10 Sep 2013 83,707 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2012 82,846 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

plastic covers on n/s/r and o/s/r outer sill ends

Fail 13 Sep 2012 82,846 miles

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)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

plastic covers on n/s/r and o/s/r outer sill ends

Pass 9 Sep 2011 81,501 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

power steering belt just starting to perish

slight weep around n/s/f steering rack boot

Fail 9 Sep 2011 81,501 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

power steering belt just starting to perish

slight weep around n/s/f steering rack boot

Pass 24 Sep 2010 80,835 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 79,262 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

light scraches to front windscreen

marks to front windscreen

some oil leaks

Fail 14 Sep 2009 79,262 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

light scraches to front windscreen

marks to front windscreen

some oil leaks

Pass 10 Sep 2008 89,078 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2007 76,659 miles

Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 75,175 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2005 73,449 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 73,449 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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J516 TFC is a 2000 Nissan Sunny in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2000 Nissan Sunny models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 92,128 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 J516 TFC, 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 26 years old, this Nissan Sunny is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J516 TFC registered?

J516 TFC is a 2000 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 9 October 2000.

Is J516 TFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J516 TFC shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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