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L290 LJB

1994 Nissan 200 SX

Blue Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

107,846 mi
Last recorded107,846 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 1994 Nissan 200 SX105,065 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL290 LJB
MakeNissan
Model200 SX
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 107,846 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 102,846 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2013 102,841 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 98,050 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 98,050 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight drag at offside front roadwheel

Pass 23 Dec 2010 93,782 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 93,782 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 89,311 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2010 89,311 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 81,828 miles

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 81,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 74,015 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 74,013 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 3 Jan 2007 68,604 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 68,604 miles

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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L290 LJB is a 1994 Nissan 200 SX in Blue with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 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 L290 LJB, 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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L290 LJB is a 1994 Nissan 200 SX, first registered on 15 June 1994.

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