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L871 PHJ

1994 Nissan Sunny

Grey Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,532 mi
Last recorded68,532 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Nissan Sunny87,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL871 PHJ
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 68,532 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill panel corroded

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel repair corroded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2025 68,532 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill panel corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced bulb holder dropped out of lamp (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel repair corroded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 165,950 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2024 165,950 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 64,016 miles

Brake pipes/fuel pipes are corroded

Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion bluid up

Pass 29 Dec 2022 61,801 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 58,778 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 57,307 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 57,307 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 55,777 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 55,777 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 53,993 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 12 Nov 2018 53,993 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 13 Nov 2017 51,830 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 51,830 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 48,231 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 48,111 miles

outer sills starting to corrode exhaust system starting to corrode.

Pass 14 May 2013 48,030 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 46,371 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 46,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 May 2011 44,325 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 42,661 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 40,474 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 38,873 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 36,913 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 34,869 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 34,869 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2005 37,313 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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L871 PHJ is a 1994 Nissan Sunny in Grey with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L871 PHJ, 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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L871 PHJ is a 1994 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 27 May 1994.

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