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N200 DET

1996 Nissan 200 SX

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

168,958 mi
Last recorded168,958 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Nissan 200 SX101,733 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN200 DET
MakeNissan
Model200 SX
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 168,958 miles

Handbrake travel

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 5 Sep 2025 168,958 miles

Handbrake travel

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 22 Sep 2023 168,958 miles

Both rear sills slightly corroded (strong advise)

Exhaust system slightly damaged +slight blow

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

No rear seat belts fitted time of test

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside front inner wheel arch slightly corroded (strong advise)

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

non standard suspension

sill covers

slight general corrosion on underside

Pass 7 Sep 2022 165,739 miles

Vehicle modified

Pass 28 Aug 2021 160,702 miles

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

washer jets weak

Pass 4 Sep 2020 158,924 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 158,924 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2017 153,354 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play Track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 5 Jan 2016 143,852 miles

Front seat belts slow to retract

Front wheels different size to rears

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 141,640 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 135,217 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2012 128,100 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 122,283 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 116,170 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 112,805 miles

corrosion at sills

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2008 105,443 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 97,539 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2007 97,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 92,625 miles

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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N200 DET is a 1996 Nissan 200 SX in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 N200 DET, 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 N200 DET registered?

N200 DET is a 1996 Nissan 200 SX, first registered on 3 January 1996.

Is N200 DET safe to buy?

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