1988 Nissan Sunny 1.3L Petrol · C22 JAP
1988 Nissan Sunny (1.3L, petrol). First registered 06 Apr 1988. Recorded mileage 76,796 miles. MOT valid until 10 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN SUNNY
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,796 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C22 JAP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2026
- 76,796 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C22 JAP MOT History
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 1988 Nissan Sunny (C22 JAP) between March 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced main beam (4.1.4 (b))”; “Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to o.s rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i”.
C22 JAP Mileage History
- 20/03/202365,957 mi
- 20/03/202365,957 mi
- 10/07/202472,191 mi+6,234 mi
- 24/03/202676,654 mi+4,463 mi
- 12/05/202676,796 mi+142 mi
Average of roughly 3,445 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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