Nissan Sunny MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Nissan Sunny. Check any Sunny by registration number below.

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77.6%

Avg Pass Rate

-3.6%

vs Nissan Avg

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Nissan Sunny — MOT Reliability Overview

The Nissan Sunny has an average MOT pass rate of 77.6%, which is 3.6 percentage points below the Nissan brand average of 81.2%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Sunny on the road.

The most common reasons a Nissan Sunny fails its MOT are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. If you are preparing your Sunny for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Nissan Sunny, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Nissan Sunny performs at MOT across different model years.

2002

Based on 147 vehicles

87.1%Excellent

Nissan average: 81.2%

Mileage at 10yr

224k mi

2001

Based on 282 vehicles

85.1%Excellent

Nissan average: 81.2%

Mileage at 10yr

177k mi

2000

Based on 339 vehicles

83.8%Good

Nissan average: 81.2%

Mileage at 10yr

177k mi

1999

Based on 643 vehicles

85.5%Excellent

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

3.6%

Retest Rate

14.3%

Mileage at 10yr

177k mi

1998

Based on 503 vehicles

87.5%Excellent

Nissan average: 81.2%

Mileage at 10yr

189k mi

1997

Based on 634 vehicles

86.0%Excellent

Nissan average: 81.2%

1996

Based on 483 vehicles

86.5%Excellent

Nissan average: 81.2%

1995

Based on 203 vehicles

63.1%Below Average

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

3.8%

Retest Rate

24.2%

1994

Based on 267 vehicles

67.4%Average

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

1.6%

Retest Rate

25.0%

1993

Based on 256 vehicles

65.6%Average

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

4.2%

Retest Rate

27.4%

1992

Based on 826 vehicles

84.9%Good

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

1.0%

Retest Rate

13.3%

1991

Based on 939 vehicles

86.9%Excellent

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

1.3%

Retest Rate

15.8%

1990

Based on 179 vehicles

66.5%Average

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

0.7%

Retest Rate

29.9%

1989

Based on 168 vehicles

83.3%Good

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

1.8%

Retest Rate

10.8%

1988

Based on 190 vehicles

68.4%Average

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

4.9%

Retest Rate

22.5%

1987

Based on 98 vehicles

65.3%Average

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

21.7%

1986

Based on 95 vehicles

69.5%Average

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

4.2%

Retest Rate

19.7%

0

Based on 761 vehicles

73.6%Average

Nissan average: 81.2%

Mileage at 5yr

81k mi

Top MOT Failures — Nissan Sunny

The most common reasons a Nissan Sunny fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

14.5%

A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

10.2%

A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

7.6%

Body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point

6.3%

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced

6.1%

Nissan Sunny Common Faults & Repair Costs

Other Nissan Models

Compare MOT reliability across Nissan models.

Nissan Skyline

92.4% pass rate

Nissan Patrol

74.5% pass rate

Nissan Vanette

41.8% pass rate

Nissan Qashqai (j10 )

93.3% pass rate

Nissan Serena

69.7% pass rate

Nissan Qashqai Tekna Dig-t Mhev

96.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Nissan Sunny

Nissan Sunny — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Nissan Sunny MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Nissan Sunny?

The average MOT pass rate for the Nissan Sunny is 77.6% compared to the Nissan average of 81.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Nissan Sunny?

The most common MOT failures on the Nissan Sunny are: The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (14.5%), A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (10.2%), A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (7.6%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Nissan Sunny reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 77.6%, the Nissan Sunny is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Nissan Sunny?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Nissan Sunny?

Typical mileage for the Nissan Sunny: 223,836 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Sunny to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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