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N162 JBM

1996 Nissan 200 SX

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,887 mi
Last recorded89,887 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Nissan 200 SX101,733 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN162 JBM
MakeNissan
Model200 SX
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2009 89,887 miles

Slight corrosion on offside rear wheel arch.

Pass 4 Aug 2008 78,023 miles

Slight blow from exhaust at cenre join.

Slight play in o/s/f lower arm ball joint.

Pass 23 Aug 2007 64,033 miles

corrosion on fuel line †corrosion on discs

Fail 23 Aug 2007 64,031 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion on fuel lines †rear shocks dust covers split

Fail 20 May 2006 63,898 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

body work damaged

front number plate cracked

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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
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N162 JBM is a 1996 Nissan 200 SX in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N162 JBM, 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 N162 JBM registered?

N162 JBM is a 1996 Nissan 200 SX, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N162 JBM safe to buy?

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