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200 SXT

1996 Nissan 200 SX

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

65,027 mi
Last recorded65,027 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Nissan 200 SX101,733 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration200 SXT
MakeNissan
Model200 SX
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 65,027 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear footbrake performance down slightly. (Borderline)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 65,006 miles

Nearside rear brake disc pitted

Offside rear brake disc pitted

Fail 31 Jul 2014 65,002 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake disc pitted

Offside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 13 Aug 2013 64,401 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 64,394 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

nearside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2012 63,710 miles

All rear brake pipes corroded

Front brake discs worn

Fuel pipe corroded

Offside rear brake slight bind

Fail 20 Jul 2012 63,710 miles

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

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

All rear brake pipes corroded

Front brake discs worn

Fuel pipe corroded

Offside rear brake slight bind

Pass 22 Jan 2010 63,551 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

wiper blades need changing on next service

Pass 21 Jan 2009 60,905 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 58,536 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 56,597 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 53,332 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 53,332 miles

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

How Reliable is the Nissan 200 SX?

Based on 71,759 MOT tests across 8,673 vehicles.

70.2%
Pass Rate
3,157
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
8,673
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,770
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,276
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,953
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,714
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,082
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200 SXT is a 1996 Nissan 200 SX in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1996 Nissan 200 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 101,733 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 200 SX fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 5,770 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 200 SXT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan 200 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Nissan 200 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 200 SXT registered?

200 SXT is a 1996 Nissan 200 SX, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is 200 SXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 200 SXT shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 200 SXT have outstanding finance?

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