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K97 OTJ

1993 Nissan Sunny

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2015
Tests16 (7 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate43.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1993 Nissan Sunny90,157 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK97 OTJ
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2014

Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

exhaust rubbers perished

sill covers fitted

slight marks on screen

Fail 1 Dec 2014

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

exhaust rubbers perished

sill covers fitted

sill covers fitted

slight marks on screen

Fail 26 Nov 2014 82,545 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all suspension rubbers and bushes worn cracked

boot does not stay open

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 82,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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)

Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all suspension rubbers and bushes worn cracked

boot does not stay open

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

miss fire

rear wiper split

Fail 20 Oct 2014 82,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion to body / above rear lamps / behind body kit

corrosion to rear brake pipes and above fuel tank unable to fully assess

delamination to windscreen

nearside front indicator lamp unit not fully secure

nearside rear coil spring rubber deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2011 82,485 miles

covers on outer sills

Pass 7 May 2010 76,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

inner sills corroded

sills covers fitted at time of test

Fail 7 May 2010 76,148 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

inner sills corroded

sills covers fitted at time of test

Fail 6 Apr 2010 75,910 miles

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

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

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

off side front fog not working

slight exhaust blow

Pass 8 Apr 2009 67,333 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 62,115 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 62,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 57,116 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 57,116 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2007 57,160 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 55,216 miles

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

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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K97 OTJ is a 1993 Nissan Sunny in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 43.8%.

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 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 K97 OTJ, 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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K97 OTJ is a 1993 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 12 March 1993.

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