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M495 XOW

1994 Nissan Sunny

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

74,704 mi
Last recorded74,704 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Nissan Sunny87,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM495 XOW
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 74,704 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 74,557 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 74,557 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 74,434 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 73,501 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 73,500 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Vertical link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Vertical link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 72,930 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 71,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 69,137 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 66,898 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 63,509 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 62,030 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 59,655 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 57,073 miles

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 19 Jul 2011 54,179 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 54,375 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 49,254 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 47,145 miles

FRONT PADS LOW

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 47,145 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

FRONT PADS LOW

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 45,870 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 43,669 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 42,918 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2005 42,918 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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M495 XOW is a 1994 Nissan Sunny in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 M495 XOW, 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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What year was M495 XOW registered?

M495 XOW is a 1994 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 31 August 1994.

Is M495 XOW safe to buy?

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