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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 41,146 miles. MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027.

Make & Model
NISSAN SUNNY
Year / Origin
1994 · Manchester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 29 Apr 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
41,146 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 29 Apr 2027
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

  • 29 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
  • 41,146 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 9 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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M220 LJW Mileage History

  1. 04/09/200638,190 mi
  2. 05/09/200638,190 mi
  3. 05/09/200738,859 mi+669 mi
  4. 01/09/200839,216 mi+357 mi
  5. 02/09/200839,226 mi+10 mi
  6. 03/09/200939,429 mi+203 mi
  7. 07/09/200939,432 mi+3 mi
  8. 25/08/201039,586 mi+154 mi
  9. 25/08/201139,785 mi+199 mi
  10. 26/08/201139,790 mi+5 mi
  11. 05/09/201240,056 mi+266 mi
  12. 05/09/201240,056 mi
  13. 06/09/201340,276 mi+220 mi
  14. 03/09/201440,375 mi+99 mi
  15. 04/09/201540,423 mi+48 mi
  16. 05/09/201640,555 mi+132 mi
  17. 29/08/201740,711 mi+156 mi
  18. 16/08/201840,817 mi+106 mi
  19. 22/08/201840,818 mi+1 mi
  20. 12/08/201940,876 mi+58 mi
  21. 19/08/201940,878 mi+2 mi
  22. 17/07/202040,941 mi+63 mi
  23. 01/09/202140,967 mi+26 mi
  24. 27/09/202241,053 mi+86 mi
  25. 06/10/202241,054 mi+1 mi
  26. 22/12/202341,072 mi+18 mi
  27. 28/02/202441,077 mi+5 mi
  28. 26/02/202541,089 mi+12 mi
  29. 01/05/202641,146 mi+57 mi

Average of roughly 150 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.

M220 LJW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 11 Oct 2026, 19:03
MOT Analysis

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

29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Nissan Sunny (M220 LJW) between September 2006 and May 2026.

The record contains 20 passes and 9 failures.

The most recent test on 01 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 36 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: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Bo”.

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