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K642 VRU

1993 Nissan Sunny

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

94,032 mi
Last recorded94,032 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 1993 Nissan Sunny90,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK642 VRU
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2021 94,032 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 93,994 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 92,133 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

suspect timing chain noisy

Fail 4 Feb 2020 92,133 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill , outer sill / inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

suspect timing chain noisy

Pass 4 Feb 2019 87,585 miles

Noise from engine

Slight corrosion to Rear lower sill & front chassis cross membre

Fail 1 Feb 2019 87,585 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Noise from engine

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion to Rear lower sill & front chassis cross membre

Pass 19 Jan 2018 82,127 miles

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

Noise on engine from water pump area

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

Fail 18 Jan 2018 82,127 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Noise on engine from water pump area

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 74,512 miles

both front tyres wearing thin

Fail 2 Feb 2017 74,511 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres wearing thin

Pass 3 Feb 2016 67,209 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 67,209 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 64,536 miles

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Jan 2015 64,536 miles

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

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2014 64,023 miles

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

rear exhaust box poor condition

slight corrosion to rear sills

Fail 7 Jan 2014 64,027 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

rear exhaust box poor condition

slight corrosion to rear sills

Pass 4 Feb 2013 59,575 miles

rear exhaust box poor condition

Fail 1 Feb 2013 59,575 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 3 Feb 2012 56,038 miles

Rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 31 Jan 2012 56,022 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 10 Jan 2011 51,290 miles

Exhaust emissions eratic

Idle speed high

Rear brake ballance poor

Pass 26 Jan 2010 46,469 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 46,469 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 43,559 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 42,261 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 42,251 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 39,179 miles

Both front tyres on tread limit on edges

Not found emmisions book and fitted with carb, therfore tested as non CAT

Pass 10 Jan 2006 37,719 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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K642 VRU is a 1993 Nissan Sunny in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 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 K642 VRU, 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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K642 VRU is a 1993 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 23 February 1993.

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