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N178 VPD

1996 Nissan 200 SX

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,454 mi
Last recorded129,454 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2006
Typical for 1996 Nissan 200 SX101,733 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN178 VPD
MakeNissan
Model200 SX
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2006 129,454 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 121,385 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 121,311 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2006 121,236 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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N178 VPD is a 1996 Nissan 200 SX in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N178 VPD, 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 N178 VPD registered?

N178 VPD is a 1996 Nissan 200 SX, first registered on 14 May 1996.

Is N178 VPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N178 VPD shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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