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Knaus Sun

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 84 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

98%

Total Tests

84

Model Years

2016 to 2017

Years Covered

2

About the Knaus Sun

The Knaus Sun was MOT tested 84 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2016 to 2017), with an average pass rate of 98%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2016) averages 29,357 miles, while the newest (2017) averages 26,390 miles.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 2287cc)
£1,676
Road Tax
£200
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£2,131
Per month£178/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2017 details

How reliable is the Knaus Sun?

vs average of all models+16% (82% avg)
vs Knaus brand average+1% (97% avg)

Knaus Sun by Year

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YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
201798%4826,390 mi
201697%3629,357 mi

Questions about the Knaus Sun

Is the Knaus Sun reliable?

Across its 2 model years in our data (2016 to 2017), the Knaus Sun averages a 98% MOT pass rate, from 84 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 16 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

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