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L966 WYJ

2008 Nissan 200 SX

Blue Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,613 mi
Last recorded151,613 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 2008 Nissan 200 SX92,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL966 WYJ
MakeNissan
Model200 SX
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 151,613 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 144,340 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 144,330 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 138,760 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 135,500 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 135,494 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes starting to rust

front and rear brake pads low

front brake flexi could be better secured

front valence not very secure

Pass 7 May 2008 120,146 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 120,065 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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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L966 WYJ is a 2008 Nissan 200 SX in Blue with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 Nissan 200 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 92,963 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 L966 WYJ, 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 18 years old, this Nissan 200 SX is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L966 WYJ registered?

L966 WYJ is a 2008 Nissan 200 SX, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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