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BRY 816Y

1996 Nissan 200 SX

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,718 mi
Last recorded103,718 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Nissan 200 SX101,733 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRY 816Y
MakeNissan
Model200 SX
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 103,718 miles

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 12 Aug 2023 103,292 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2023 103,292 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 99,438 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 99,438 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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BRY 816Y is a 1996 Nissan 200 SX in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BRY 816Y, 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 BRY 816Y registered?

BRY 816Y is a 1996 Nissan 200 SX, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is BRY 816Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRY 816Y shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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