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M400 WBY

1996 Nissan 200 SX

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

90,209 mi
Last recorded90,209 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Nissan 200 SX101,733 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM400 WBY
MakeNissan
Model200 SX
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 90,209 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 85,955 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 81,998 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 75,030 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To back as marked. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 75,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To back as marked. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2012 65,942 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 65,942 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 58,774 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 58,764 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 53,451 miles

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

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2008 51,703 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 May 2008 51,703 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 47,226 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 47,224 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear 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
Full Nissan 200 SX reliability report

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M400 WBY is a 1996 Nissan 200 SX in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 M400 WBY, 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 M400 WBY registered?

M400 WBY is a 1996 Nissan 200 SX, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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