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K979 HWC

1993 Nissan Sunny

Red Diesel 1681cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,529 mi
Last recorded61,529 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 1993 Nissan Sunny90,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK979 HWC
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,681cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 61,529 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 61,528 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2023 61,501 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 61,501 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 61,492 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 61,313 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 61,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 61,306 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 61,306 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 61,306 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 59,947 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 59,887 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 59,064 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 58,660 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 57,634 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 55,999 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 55,123 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 53,729 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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K979 HWC is a 1993 Nissan Sunny in Red with a 1,681cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K979 HWC, 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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What year was K979 HWC registered?

K979 HWC is a 1993 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 7 May 1993.

Is K979 HWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K979 HWC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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