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N200 SXD

1996 Nissan 200 SX

Turquoise Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,996 mi
Last recorded142,996 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Nissan 200 SX101,733 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN200 SXD
MakeNissan
Model200 SX
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 142,996 miles

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Standard fitment seat belt missing

nearside rear inner sill corroded

offside front bulkhead corroded

rear boot floor corroded

rear exhaust mount broken but still supported

Fail 11 Aug 2015 142,996 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear inner sill corroded

offside front bulkhead corroded

rear boot floor corroded

rear exhaust mount broken but still supported

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 141,371 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 139,321 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 133,094 miles

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

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

odd size tyres fitted front as to rear

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2012 133,094 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

odd size tyres fitted front as to rear

sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2012 133,073 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

No rear seats fitted at time of test

washer bottle insecure

Pass 4 Jun 2011 122,045 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 112,296 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear discs slightly pitted

vehicle had welding repairs and is heavily undersealed

Pass 10 Jan 2009 111,610 miles

offside front disc inner edge corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2009 111,500 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside front disc inner edge corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2008 104,876 miles

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

light corrosion started under vehicle

Fail 10 Jan 2008 104,876 miles

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

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

light corrosion started under vehicle

Pass 9 Jan 2007 103,455 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 101,146 miles

Offside Front 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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N200 SXD is a 1996 Nissan 200 SX in Turquoise with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N200 SXD, 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 SXD registered?

N200 SXD is a 1996 Nissan 200 SX, first registered on 11 March 1996.

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