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K495 HCJ

1993 Nissan Sunny

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

76,830 mi
Last recorded76,830 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 1993 Nissan Sunny90,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK495 HCJ
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 76,830 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front gearbox cradle, front subframe and engine sump damaged

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four

Fail 11 Aug 2026 76,676 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin EGR pipe from manifold (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases From every joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Also touching body (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions trailer use only (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions trailer use only (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill end cap (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Engine sump pan damaged

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened and gearbox cradle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4

Pass 19 Aug 2025 69,674 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 60,711 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

all front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2024 60,684 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

all front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2021 44,474 miles

various body and chassis areas have surface corosion

various steering suspension and braking components have surface corosion

Pass 13 Nov 2020 44,474 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

various body and chassis areas have cororsion

various suspension braking and steering components have corosion

windscreen damaged

Pass 1 May 2019 41,812 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 41,202 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 41,202 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 38,570 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 38,490 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 38,467 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 38,018 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 38,018 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 35,467 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside rear tyre very old and badly crack, with puncture

rust in nearside rear sill

Pass 20 Oct 2010 33,303 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 33,303 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 32,407 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

off side rear tyre old and cracking side wall.

rear shocker weak.

Pass 14 Oct 2008 31,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 14 Oct 2008 31,637 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 37,353 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside front tyre perished.

Pass 18 Oct 2006 31,138 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 31,138 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 30,037 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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K495 HCJ is a 1993 Nissan Sunny in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 K495 HCJ, 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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K495 HCJ is a 1993 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 26 February 1993.

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