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L5 SYY

1996 Nissan 200 SX

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,505 mi
Last recorded84,505 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Nissan 200 SX101,733 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 SYY
MakeNissan
Model200 SX
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 84,505 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r outer sills lightly corroded.

o/s/r outer sills lightly corroded.

Pass 14 Jul 2010 81,826 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 80,024 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 77,107 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 77,107 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 75,154 miles

front + rear pads wearing low

rear+ front discs slightly worn

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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L5 SYY is a 1996 Nissan 200 SX in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 L5 SYY, 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 L5 SYY registered?

L5 SYY is a 1996 Nissan 200 SX, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is L5 SYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 SYY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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