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K457 PCM

1994 Nissan Sunny

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

156,065 mi
Last recorded156,065 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 1994 Nissan Sunny87,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK457 PCM
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 156,065 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 155,976 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 155,954 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch x 2 holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

surface corrosion present too underside and suspension components

Pass 26 Apr 2018 155,268 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 155,268 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 152,944 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 152,275 miles

corrosion present nearside inner wheel arch

Fail 25 Apr 2016 152,275 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion present nearside inner wheel arch

Pass 27 Apr 2015 151,146 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 151,106 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

chip in windscreen

Pass 28 Apr 2014 149,692 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 149,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 149,083 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 149,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 110,250 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 109,092 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2010 146,737 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 146,730 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 144,208 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 May 2009 144,260 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 133,257 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 133,257 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2005 119,698 miles
Fail 6 May 2005 119,679 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Surface rust on rear brake pipe.

How Reliable is the Nissan Sunny?

Based on 362,425 MOT tests across 69,916 vehicles.

62.5%
Pass Rate
3,557
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
69,916
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 64,404
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,314
constant velocity joint gaiter split 31,277
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31,265
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 29,178
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K457 PCM is a 1994 Nissan Sunny in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1994 Nissan Sunny models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 87,247 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Sunny fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 64,404 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K457 PCM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Sunny typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 32 years old, this Nissan Sunny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K457 PCM is a 1994 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 3 March 1994.

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