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L407 DFX

1994 Nissan Sunny

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

53,533 mi
Last recorded53,533 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Nissan Sunny87,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL407 DFX
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 53,533 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 53,533 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 52,599 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 52,594 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 51,586 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 51,585 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 50,225 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 50,224 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 49,080 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 49,079 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 47,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 46,630 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2020 46,629 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2019 44,304 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2019 44,302 miles

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

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2018 41,962 miles

Both rear shock absorbers soft

Pass 28 Apr 2017 40,128 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 36,355 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 36,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 36,079 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 35,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside rear brake dragging slightly

Pass 25 Jan 2013 35,752 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 35,430 miles

both front brakes slightly dragging

both headlamp images slightly poor

rear silencer rusty on outer casing

slight movement on steering rack mounting rubbers

Pass 25 Jan 2011 35,025 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 34,517 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 33,582 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 32,906 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 32,273 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 32,013 miles

all flexi brake hose ferrules rusty

o/s front &o/s rear tyres worn inner edges close to 1.6 mm.

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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L407 DFX is a 1994 Nissan Sunny in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 1994 Nissan Sunny models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 87,247 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 L407 DFX, 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 32 years old, this Nissan Sunny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L407 DFX is a 1994 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 1 February 1994.

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