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J14 SHW

1996 Nissan 200 SX

Brown Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,760 mi
Last recorded100,760 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Nissan 200 SX101,733 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 SHW
MakeNissan
Model200 SX
Year1996
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 100,760 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 100,516 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 100,500 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 94,165 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 92,085 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 92,085 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 87,509 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 87,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 9 Nov 2007 85,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

steering rack damp

Pass 9 Nov 2007 85,580 miles

steering rack damp

Fail 22 Aug 2006 84,450 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear tyre cut on tread surface

rear brake discs slightly worn

strong advise all four tyres have uneven wear

strong advise front brake pads very low

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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J14 SHW is a 1996 Nissan 200 SX in Brown with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J14 SHW, 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.

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What year was J14 SHW registered?

J14 SHW is a 1996 Nissan 200 SX, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is J14 SHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J14 SHW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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