1992 NISSAN SUNNY1.6L PETROL
1992 NISSAN SUNNY — PETROL, 1597cc. This vehicle has 79,772 miles on record. MOT status: valid. Tax: paid. Review the complete history and specs.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1992
- Engine
- 1597cc
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
This 1992 Nissan Sunny (K525 ABL) has a recorded MOT history spanning from January 2025 to January 2026, with 4 MOT tests on record.
Across its entire MOT history, this Nissan has a 50% success rate (2 passes and 2 fails). This pass rate is below average and potential buyers should investigate the failure history carefully.
The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.
There are 7 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.
A total of 8 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% o/s low (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”.
Buyer's Guide & Inspection Advisory
Expert automotive synthesis from historical MOT defect records and market benchmarks.
Our Verdict
Approach this 1992 Nissan Sunny with serious caution due to repeated MOT failures and unresolved minor defects. It is only worth considering if priced as a cheap project and you are prepared for ongoing maintenance.
Given the repeated MOT failures, negotiate firmly on price and budget for immediate remedial work. The January 2026 failure included excessive CO emissions and a low headlamp aim, both corrected by the pass 14 days later, but the seat belt webbing damage on nearside front and rear remains advisory and should be replaced before sale or soon after. Request full service history; the 16-year gap between the 2009 and 2025 tests implies the car may have been off the road or sparsely used, raising the risk of perished rubber and stale fluids.
For this model, known weak points cannot be confirmed from aggregate data, but the MOT record points to braking imbalance and battery security as historical issues. Inspect any paperwork for proof of the January 2026 emissions repair and verify the headlamp aim was properly adjusted. A pre-purchase inspection by a mechanic familiar with 1990s Nissan models is strongly advised before committing.
Reviewed by the IsItAGoodCar editorial team — Verified automotive analysis synthesized from official vehicle registries.
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Official MOT test logs & failure reasons
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Finance, stolen markers & total loss
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Historical fault & advisory patterns
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