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K847 BRJ

1998 Nissan Sunny

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

164,029 mi
Last recorded164,029 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Nissan Sunny100,328 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK847 BRJ
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 164,029 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 164,029 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 163,566 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 162,573 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 161,368 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 160,837 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 160,722 miles

exhaust noisy

Pass 2 Sep 2019 159,991 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 158,853 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 156,143 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 154,669 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 142,280 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 141,878 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 123,750 miles

all weld repairs covered with underseal,trim or carpets

both front brake pipes covered with grease

Fail 26 Oct 2006 123,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both inner sills & front floor areas corroded

offside front inner wheel arch corroded outwith perscribed area

Pass 17 Nov 2005 115,623 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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K847 BRJ is a 1998 Nissan Sunny in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 K847 BRJ, 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.

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K847 BRJ is a 1998 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 18 June 1998.

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