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1994 Nissan Sunny 1.6L Petrol · M220 LJW

M220 LJW

1994 Nissan Sunny (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11 Aug 1994. Recorded mileage 41,089 miles. MOT expired on 27 Feb 2026.

Make & Model
NISSAN SUNNY
Year / Origin
1994 · Manchester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 27 Feb 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
41,089 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 27 Feb 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1994
Engine
1597cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The Nissan Sunny presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent test on 26 February 2025 at 41,089 miles returning a clean pass with no defects recorded. Prior to that, the 28 February 2024 test at 41,077 miles also passed without advisories. The vehicle shows no worsening mechanical faults across the available record and currently holds a valid pass. The recorded mileage of 41,089 against a 32-year-old vehicle equates to roughly 1,284 miles per year, confirming exceptionally light use. The odometer moved only 35 miles between the October 2022 pass at 41,054 and the February 2025 pass at 41,089. Two failed tests in late 2022 and December 2023 at 41,053 and 41,072 miles respectively carry no listed defects, indicating administrative or presentation failures rather than mechanical faults. The sparse, clean record suggests the car has stood for long periods and received basic statutory testing rather than active daily use. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and corrosion, given the age and likely prolonged storage of a 1994 shell. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers may have degraded through inactivity even though testers logged no advisories. Exhaust emissions and brake disc condition warrant verification, as low-mileage classics often suffer from seized components and surface rust undetected during a static MOT. The absence of recurring advisories on tyres, wipers, or consumables implies previous owners kept road-legal basics in order despite the car's dormancy. The twin 2022 and 2023 fails with zero defects point to paperwork or identification issues, not skipped upkeep. Overall the history supports a low-risk purchase subject to a physical check of age-related rot and standing-damage.

M220 LJW Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2025
  • 41,089 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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M220 LJW Mileage History

  1. 27/09/202241,053 mi
  2. 06/10/202241,054 mi+1 mi
  3. 22/12/202341,072 mi+18 mi
  4. 28/02/202441,077 mi+5 mi
  5. 26/02/202541,089 mi+12 mi

Average of roughly 15 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

M220 LJW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Nissan Sunny (M220 LJW) between September 2022 and February 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 26 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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