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J898 JNP

1999 Nissan Sunny

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

128,219 mi
Last recorded128,219 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Nissan Sunny93,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ898 JNP
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2014 128,219 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 128,219 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 124,958 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 122,864 miles

no passenger seats fitted at time of test

plastic outer sills fitted

this vehicle is actually registered 06/1992 have seen yeomans nissan in bognors report with details on.

Fail 14 Dec 2011 122,857 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

no passenger seats fitted at time of test

plastic outer sills fitted

this vehicle is actually registered 06/1992 have seen yeomans nissan in bognors report with details on.

Pass 3 Oct 2009 119,817 miles

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

front bumper has exhaust protrusion not covered by mot regulations. may injure pedestrians

modified car with lowered suspension and very stiff dampers and modified exhaust all contribute to making vehicle unsuitable for highway use but not covered by mot regulations

Pass 26 Aug 2008 115,305 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 114,966 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Battery not held/secured in place.

Front tyres both starting to wear on inside edges.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Proof of wrong date of registration shown by Vin plate so Not Catalyst test required.

Pass 25 Jul 2007 105,971 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 105,971 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 104,503 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 104,481 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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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J898 JNP is a 1999 Nissan Sunny in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 J898 JNP, 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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What year was J898 JNP registered?

J898 JNP is a 1999 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 25 January 1999.

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