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C20 DSX

1994 Nissan 200 SX

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,641 mi
Last recorded157,641 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 1994 Nissan 200 SX105,065 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 DSX
MakeNissan
Model200 SX
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 157,641 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 133,128 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2012 125,754 miles

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

slight corrosion underneath

Pass 5 Mar 2011 111,333 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 104,588 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 104,588 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 99,855 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 96,978 miles

Both rear sill closing panels & front wheel housings corroding.

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

Fail 15 Feb 2008 96,970 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Both rear sill closing panels & front wheel housings corroding.

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 92,313 miles

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

GENERAL UNDER BODY RUST & CORROSION.

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Feb 2007 92,307 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

UNDER-BODY RUST & CORROSION.

Pass 10 Feb 2006 87,482 miles

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

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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C20 DSX is a 1994 Nissan 200 SX in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1994 Nissan 200 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 105,065 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C20 DSX, 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 32 years old, this Nissan 200 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C20 DSX is a 1994 Nissan 200 SX, first registered on 25 November 1994.

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