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K171 FHV

1993 Nissan Sunny

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

56,625 mi
Last recorded56,625 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Nissan Sunny90,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK171 FHV
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 56,625 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch at rear lower edge corroded/holed but not within any prescribed areas.

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch at rear lower edge corroded/holed but not within any prescribed areas.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch at top. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2026 56,619 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch at rear lower edge corroded/holed but not within any prescribed areas.

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch at rear lower edge corroded/holed but not within any prescribed areas.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch at top. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 53,538 miles

Both rear inner arches corroded/holed at rear, not within any prescribed areas.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch at top. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 53,532 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch at top. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both rear inner arches corroded/holed at rear, not within any prescribed areas.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch at top. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 52,410 miles

Both rear inner wheel arches corroded but not within any prescribed areas

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 51,279 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 51,279 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 51,083 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both just clearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 49,342 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 49,332 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength innersill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 48,205 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 48,143 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer and inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer and inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2017 47,884 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear rear brakes slightly low

Pass 28 Jul 2015 48,925 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 45,856 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 45,830 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 45,758 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 45,656 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2011 45,486 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust blow evident

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2010 44,751 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 43,774 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside and offside rear tyres worn at edges of tread

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 13 Mar 2008 42,935 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 41,891 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 40,427 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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K171 FHV is a 1993 Nissan Sunny in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1993 Nissan Sunny models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 90,157 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 K171 FHV, 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 33 years old, this Nissan Sunny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K171 FHV is a 1993 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 9 February 1993.

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