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N888 ENG

1999 Nissan 200 SX

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

67,599 mi
Last recorded67,599 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Nissan 200 SX82,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN888 ENG
MakeNissan
Model200 SX
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 67,599 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 66,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Offside Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

covers fitted

nearside and offside under sills have corrosion

Fail 15 May 2017 66,457 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

covers fitted

nearside and offside under sills have corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2016 62,555 miles

exhaust blow

Fail 11 Apr 2016 62,555 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking flexi to solid joint (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

exhaust blow

Pass 25 Mar 2015 60,491 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 60,491 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 58,479 miles

as last test

Fail 21 Mar 2014 58,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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)

sill covers fitted

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2009 57,694 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 56,576 miles

front windows tint excessive

Fail 7 Jan 2008 56,576 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside fog light inoperative

front windows tint excessive

Pass 12 Jan 2007 46,989 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 46,986 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 39,952 miles

new rear wiper blade required

Fail 16 Jan 2006 39,952 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

new rear wiper blade required

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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N888 ENG is a 1999 Nissan 200 SX in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1999 Nissan 200 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 82,572 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 N888 ENG, 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 27 years old, this Nissan 200 SX is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N888 ENG registered?

N888 ENG is a 1999 Nissan 200 SX, first registered on 22 December 1999.

Is N888 ENG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N888 ENG shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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