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P679 KBW

1997 Nissan Sunny

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests30 (15 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,021 mi
Last recorded96,021 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Nissan Sunny77,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP679 KBW
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 15 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 96,021 miles

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

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

undercarriage undersealed

Fail 27 Nov 2024 96,021 miles

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

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

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

undercarriage undersealed

Pass 27 Nov 2023 94,981 miles

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

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

undercarriage undersealed

Fail 27 Nov 2023 94,981 miles

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

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

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

undercarriage undersealed

Pass 28 Nov 2022 91,237 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened car been stood? (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 91,237 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened car been stood? (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 91,237 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle been under sealed

Fail 17 Oct 2017 91,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed & corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded (5.2.6)

both front wings holed & corroded

general underbody corrosion

marks to windscreen

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

o/s washers poor

o/s/f tyre low on outer edge

rear number plate faded

slight dampness to o/s/r shock absorber

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2016 91,237 miles

both front wings corroded

both inner & outer sills corroded

general underbody corrosion

marks to windscreen

n/s/f tyre low outer edge

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Fail 14 Oct 2016 91,237 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front wings corroded

both inner & outer sills corroded

general underbody corrosion

marks to windscreen

n/s/f tyre low outer edge

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 15 Oct 2015 91,237 miles

marks to windscreen

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f inner sill holed & corroded

o/s/f wing corroded

o/s/r shock absorber damp

rear inner & outer sills corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2015 91,237 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe to manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

marks to windscreen

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f inner sill holed & corroded

o/s/f wing corroded

o/s/r shock absorber damp

rear inner & outer sills corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2014 91,237 miles

under side of car rusty

Fail 15 Oct 2014 91,237 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

under side of car rusty

Pass 15 Oct 2013 91,237 miles

ALL SUSPENTION UNITS FRONT AND REAR SURFACE RUST PRESENT

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW/2 PINTS OF OIL ADDED

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE UNDER SILL TO FLOOR SECTION SURFACE RUST PRESENT

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE SLIGHT BIND

SUSPECT ENGINE STARTING TO USE OIL /SLIGHTY SMOKEY ON START UP

Fail 15 Oct 2013 91,237 miles

ALL SUSPENTION UNITS FRONT AND REAR SURFACE RUST PRESENT

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW/2 PINTS OF OIL ADDED

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE UNDER SILL TO FLOOR SECTION SURFACE RUST PRESENT

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE SLIGHT BIND

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

SUSPECT ENGINE STARTING TO USE OIL /SLIGHTY SMOKEY ON START UP

Pass 14 Nov 2012 91,238 miles

1/hand brake lever cheed

Fail 12 Oct 2012 91,237 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

1/hand brake lever cover chewep

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 91,237 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON INNER SECTION CHECK OFTEN FOR WEAR

VERY STRONG ADVISE NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER AND OUTER SECTION CHANGE SOON

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside floor to under sill surface rust preswnt

nearside and offside front brakes slight bind

slight exhaust blow centre section

suspect engine starting to use oil

Pass 13 Dec 2011 91,237 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON INNER SECTION CHECK OFTEN FOR WEAR

VERY STRONG ADVISE NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER AND OUTER SECTION CHANGE SOON

nearside and offside floor to under sill surface rust preswnt

nearside and offside front brakes slight bind

slight exhaust blow centre section

suspect engine starting to use oil

Pass 15 Dec 2010 90,688 miles

.. ceatre exhaust silencer slight blow

.. nearside/offside front brakes slight bind

Fail 15 Dec 2010 90,688 miles

.. ceatre exhaust silencer slight blow

.. nearside/offside front brakes slight bind

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2009 78,062 miles

.. offside front wiper blade rubber split replace soon

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 78,062 miles

.. offside front wiper blade rubber split replace soon

Pass 5 Jan 2009 65,265 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 65,235 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

hand brake lever chewed up

near side cv boot perish

Pass 8 Jan 2008 56,389 miles

.. slight binding on both front wheels

... front number plate starting to tarnish

Fail 5 Jan 2008 56,366 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

.. slight binding on both front wheels

... front number plate starting to tarnish

Pass 3 Jan 2007 48,374 miles

rear shockabsorbers getting weak both sides

Pass 4 Jan 2006 41,558 miles

both rear shockabsorbers getting weak/rear bootsupports getting weak

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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P679 KBW is a 1997 Nissan Sunny in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Sunny models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.9% with a typical mileage of 77,484 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 P679 KBW, 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 29 years old, this Nissan Sunny is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P679 KBW is a 1997 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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