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M7 DGU

1996 Nissan 200 SX

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

82,927 mi
Last recorded82,927 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Nissan 200 SX101,733 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 DGU
MakeNissan
Model200 SX
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 82,927 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 82,927 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2023 82,687 miles

Nearside Rear panel corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 82,652 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both shock mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subfame mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 82,552 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 82,502 miles

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Apr 2019 82,405 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 82,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive engine bay (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 82,324 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive engine bay (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 82,184 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 81,953 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 81,806 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 81,714 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 81,348 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 80,584 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 80,572 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 80,021 miles

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

front floor pan slightly corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2010 79,038 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

side skirts fitted unable to fully test sills

Pass 20 Apr 2009 78,569 miles

side skirts fitted unable to test sills

Pass 23 Apr 2008 78,313 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

side skirts fitted unable to test sills

Pass 27 Apr 2007 77,912 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

side skirts fitted to vehicle , unable to test sills

Fail 24 Apr 2007 77,888 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

unable to test sills side skirts fitted to vehicle

Pass 21 Apr 2006 75,818 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 75,759 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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M7 DGU is a 1996 Nissan 200 SX in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M7 DGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M7 DGU registered?

M7 DGU is a 1996 Nissan 200 SX, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is M7 DGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M7 DGU shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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