Nissan Sunny
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 7 years from 1,058 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
76%
Total Tests
1,058
Best Year
1999 (88%)
Years Covered
7
About the Nissan Sunny
The Nissan Sunny has been tested 1,058 times in 2026 MOT data across 7 model years (1990 to 1999), with an average pass rate of 76%. That's 6 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 1999 model is the most reliable with a 88% pass rate from 32 tests. The 1993 model has the lowest at 70%. With a 18 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Older NISSAN SUNNYs tend to have better MOT pass rates than newer ones, with an average decline of 5 percentage points across model years.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1990) averages 84,337 miles, while the newest (1999) averages 103,550 miles.
Compared to the Nissan brand average of 81%, the Sunny is 5 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Nissan models.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Nissan Sunny by Year
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