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M142 MJM

1994 Nissan Sunny

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

81,708 mi
Last recorded81,708 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Nissan Sunny87,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM142 MJM
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 81,708 miles

Rear rear none structural panel corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2024 81,429 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 81,147 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 80,818 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2022 80,809 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 80,615 miles

Nearside Inner cill showing corrosion

Offside Inner cill showing corrosion

Pass 12 May 2020 80,355 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 80,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 74,559 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 74,559 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested unable to test as exhaust broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 67,091 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 67,090 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp earth fault (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill and sill closure (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill and sill closure (5.2.6)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. dash lights flashing on and off (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 62,626 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 62,626 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 62,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NSR TYRE AGE CRACKED

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

OSR TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

front x member corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2013 62,017 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NSR TYRE AGE CRACKED

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

OSR TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

front x member corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2012 60,276 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NSR TYRE AGE "CRACKED"

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 58,298 miles

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

NSR TYRE TREAD AGE CRACKED

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2011 58,298 miles

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

NSR TYRE TREAD AGE CRACKED

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2010 56,825 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

NSF & OSF chassis rails slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 55,052 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 55,052 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2008 52,976 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 52,976 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 50,716 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 48,738 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 46,692 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 46,654 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

exhaust corrded rear box

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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M142 MJM is a 1994 Nissan Sunny in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 M142 MJM, 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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M142 MJM is a 1994 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 5 August 1994.

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