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M44 HMW

1996 Nissan 200 SX

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

53,203 mi
Last recorded53,203 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Nissan 200 SX101,733 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM44 HMW
MakeNissan
Model200 SX
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 53,203 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front compliance bush split and perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front compliance bush split and perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2026 53,193 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front compliance bush split and perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front compliance bush split and perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 53,114 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 53,100 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2024 53,109 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 53,017 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2023 52,852 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 52,840 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 May 2022 51,098 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 51,098 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 May 2021 47,435 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2020 43,361 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 38,528 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 34,086 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 33,979 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 24 May 2016 33,858 miles

unable to fully see inner pads front and rear

Pass 20 May 2015 33,822 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 22 May 2014 33,762 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 33,697 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 33,641 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 33,641 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 33,175 miles

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

air bag light on

Fail 20 May 2009 33,175 miles

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)

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

air bag light on

Pass 8 Jun 2007 30,893 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 28,602 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2005 28,602 miles

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)

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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M44 HMW is a 1996 Nissan 200 SX in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M44 HMW, 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 M44 HMW registered?

M44 HMW is a 1996 Nissan 200 SX, first registered on 27 June 1996.

Is M44 HMW safe to buy?

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