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J783 WEP

1998 Nissan Sunny

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,290 mi
Last recorded116,290 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Nissan Sunny100,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ783 WEP
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 116,290 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 116,022 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 191,413 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 191,402 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 187,450 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 187,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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J783 WEP is a 1998 Nissan Sunny in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J783 WEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J783 WEP registered?

J783 WEP is a 1998 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 24 July 1998.

Is J783 WEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J783 WEP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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