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M298 PDV

1996 Nissan 200 SX

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,951 mi
Last recorded113,951 miles
Recorded on16 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Nissan 200 SX101,733 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM298 PDV
MakeNissan
Model200 SX
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2008 113,951 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2008 113,947 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s front track rod end rubber split

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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M298 PDV is a 1996 Nissan 200 SX in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M298 PDV, 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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M298 PDV is a 1996 Nissan 200 SX, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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