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L897 MMX

1994 Nissan Sunny

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

171,388 mi
Last recorded171,388 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 1994 Nissan Sunny87,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL897 MMX
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 171,388 miles

Surface corrosion forming on much of the underside and some suspension and brake components.

Fail 5 Feb 2022 171,388 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion forming on much of the underside and some suspension and brake components.

Pass 9 Feb 2021 165,827 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 165,827 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pan corroded and porous. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 160,050 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2020 160,050 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 150,578 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 150,578 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 139,626 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 128,669 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 128,617 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 11 Jan 2016 109,915 miles

front brake pads look low

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres perished

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2016 109,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres perished

exhaust back box corroded

front brake pads look low

Pass 8 Jan 2015 93,627 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust backbox corroded

nearside front wiper split but still clearing screen

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2014 82,893 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged

slight corrosion to both rear inner seals

Pass 29 Jan 2013 80,928 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 78,503 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 78,503 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 75,623 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 72,844 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 69,608 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 65,929 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 59,392 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 52,381 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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L897 MMX is a 1994 Nissan Sunny in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 L897 MMX, 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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L897 MMX is a 1994 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 31 January 1994.

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