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Nissan Sunny MOT Results

63.3% pass rate
from 308 tests in 2021
(39% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
Number of tests by age
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Sunny is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.2% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.6% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.65% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.6% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.6% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.6% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.97% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.97% fail on Switch
    • 0.32% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.32% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.32% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.32% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 12% fail on Suspension (67% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 6.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.97% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.65% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.65% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.6% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.97% fail on Anti-roll bar (36 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Linkage
      • 0.32% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.3% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.3% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.65% fail on Macpherson strut (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Macpherson strut (19 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Springs
      • 0.32% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.32% fail on Coil spring
  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 8.4% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 5.5% fail on Rbt (88% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 5.5% fail on Service brake performance (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.65% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.32% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.32% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 4.9% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 4.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 3.6% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.97% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.97% fail on Rbt
          • 0.97% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.32% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.65% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.65% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.32% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.32% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.65% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.65% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.65% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.65% fail on Brake fluid (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.32% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.32% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.32% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.32% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.32% fail on Other braking system component
  • 10% fail on Body, chassis, structure (65% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Transmission (190% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 3.9% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.97% fail on Chassis
      • 0.97% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.32% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.32% fail on Tank
    • 0.32% fail on Body
      • 0.32% fail on Body condition
    • 0.32% fail on Doors
      • 0.32% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.32% fail on Door condition
    • 0.32% fail on Seats
      • 0.32% fail on Driver's seat
  • 8.1% fail on Visibility
    • 5.5% fail on Wipers (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Washers
  • 4.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Seat belts (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Condition
      • 0.32% fail on Requirements
  • 3.9% fail on Steering
    • 2.9% fail on Steering gear (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on Power steering
      • 0.97% fail on Other components (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.32% fail on Track rod end
  • 2.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.9% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.9% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.65% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.32% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 2.9% fail on Tyres
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Condition
  • 0.32% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.32% fail on Attachment
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