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M208 SGW

2004 Nissan 200 SX

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,010 mi
Last recorded105,010 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Nissan 200 SX84,312 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM208 SGW
MakeNissan
Model200 SX
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 105,010 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play slight play present in both front wheel bearings (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 103,515 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 100,871 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 100,546 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 96,076 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs worn

crack to n/s rear box section

Fail 16 Aug 2011 96,073 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

both front brake discs worn

crack to n/s rear box section

Pass 23 Mar 2010 90,345 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 90,340 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 84,320 miles

exhaust has slight leak around joint with cat (cat poorly fitted)

illegal number plates found in boot at time of test, i suspect these will be fitted to car after test

vehicle returned for re-test with different wheels fitted to rear, i suspect original wheels with bald tyres will be re-fitted after vt20 issed

Fail 11 Mar 2009 84,305 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust has slight leak around joint with cat (cat poorly fitted)

illegal number plates found in boot at time of test, i suspect these will be fitted to car after test

Pass 7 Jan 2008 81,941 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 81,941 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 73,145 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 70,424 miles

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
Full Nissan 200 SX reliability report

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M208 SGW is a 2004 Nissan 200 SX in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 Nissan 200 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 84,312 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 M208 SGW, 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 22 years old, this Nissan 200 SX is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M208 SGW is a 2004 Nissan 200 SX, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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