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R255 WJA

1997 Nissan Sunny

White Diesel 1681cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,484 mi
Last recorded77,484 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Nissan Sunny77,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR255 WJA
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,681cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2008 77,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise accident damage to rear chasis not structuall

Pass 6 Jul 2007 72,127 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

whole underside starting to corrode

Fail 30 Jun 2007 72,127 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

whole underside starting to corrode

Pass 3 Jul 2006 62,197 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 62,114 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

corrosion starting on underside of vehicle

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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R255 WJA is a 1997 Nissan Sunny in White with a 1,681cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 R255 WJA, 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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What year was R255 WJA registered?

R255 WJA is a 1997 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R255 WJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R255 WJA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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