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L745 XJU

1993 Nissan Sunny

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

39,621 mi
Last recorded39,621 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 Nissan Sunny90,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL745 XJU
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 39,621 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 39,313 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch from sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 39,313 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch from sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 39,001 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 38,617 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 38,265 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 37,921 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 37,496 miles

both front lower suspension arms surface corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2019 37,496 miles

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

both front lower suspension arms surface corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2018 36,888 miles

Coil spring corroded all four general corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

general underbody corrosion. n/s/r wheel arch corroding

Fail 20 Jun 2018 36,888 miles

Coil spring corroded all four general corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

general underbody corrosion. n/s/r wheel arch corroding

Pass 26 Jun 2017 36,330 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened general surface corrosion on suspension arms (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 35,728 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 35,189 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 34,628 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 34,628 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 34,031 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 33,590 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 32,952 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 32,281 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 32,281 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 31,334 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 30,228 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 28,341 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 25,851 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 23,917 miles

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

oil leak on exhaust heat shield (cat)

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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L745 XJU is a 1993 Nissan Sunny in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 L745 XJU, 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 L745 XJU registered?

L745 XJU is a 1993 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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