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M278 MJH

1994 Nissan Sunny

White Diesel 1681cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

177,530 mi
Last recorded177,530 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 1994 Nissan Sunny87,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM278 MJH
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,681cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 177,530 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 177,131 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 177,131 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 176,726 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 176,347 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 176,343 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 176,032 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak from engine

Fail 7 Mar 2011 176,032 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak from engine

Pass 15 Mar 2010 175,260 miles

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2010 175,258 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 174,473 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 174,473 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 173,385 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 173,383 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

N.S.R Bump Stop Missing + O.S.R Bump Stop Interfearing With Spring

Pass 13 Feb 2007 172,387 miles

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

suface rust

Fail 13 Feb 2007 172,387 miles

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

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

suface rust

Pass 21 Feb 2006 170,488 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Feb 2006 170,465 miles

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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M278 MJH is a 1994 Nissan Sunny in White with a 1,681cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M278 MJH, 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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M278 MJH is a 1994 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 12 September 1994.

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