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N18 OSX

1996 Nissan 200 SX

Pink Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,341 mi
Last recorded90,341 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Nissan 200 SX101,733 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN18 OSX
MakeNissan
Model200 SX
Year1996
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 90,341 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 90,187 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 89,285 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 89,139 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 87,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 76,338 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 76,260 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint (track rod) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear suspected inadequate repair to sill (fibreglass)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint (track rod) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2015 72,805 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 69,396 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 69,356 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 61,598 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 61,598 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 60,419 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 60,419 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 60,166 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 60,166 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 57,834 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 57,834 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 55,982 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2009 55,982 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 54,842 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 54,841 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 53,895 miles

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

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

all brakes have slightly restricted free movement

slight play in steering rack bushes

Fail 11 Oct 2007 53,895 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

all brakes have slightly restricted free movement

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 11 Oct 2006 52,896 miles

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

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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N18 OSX is a 1996 Nissan 200 SX in Pink with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 N18 OSX, 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 N18 OSX registered?

N18 OSX is a 1996 Nissan 200 SX, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N18 OSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N18 OSX shows 25 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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