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N20 OCS

1996 Nissan 200 SX

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

150,000 mi
Last recorded150,000 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2021
Typical for 1996 Nissan 200 SX101,733 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN20 OCS
MakeNissan
Model200 SX
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2021 150,000 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 148,979 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 147,896 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 145,090 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2008 142,160 miles

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 142,160 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 135,722 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 125,481 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
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N20 OCS is a 1996 Nissan 200 SX in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N20 OCS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N20 OCS registered?

N20 OCS is a 1996 Nissan 200 SX, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is N20 OCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N20 OCS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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