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J590 JOU

1998 Nissan Sunny

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

230,169 mi
Last recorded230,169 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2006
Typical for 1998 Nissan Sunny100,328 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ590 JOU
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2006 230,169 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 230,169 miles

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

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

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

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

Advise rear brake pipes and fuel pipes starting to corrode

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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J590 JOU is a 1998 Nissan Sunny in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Nissan Sunny models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 100,328 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 J590 JOU, 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 28 years old, this Nissan Sunny is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J590 JOU registered?

J590 JOU is a 1998 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 3 March 1998.

Is J590 JOU safe to buy?

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