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Y529 GCU

2001 Nissan 200 SX

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,597 mi
Last recorded41,597 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Nissan 200 SX73,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY529 GCU
MakeNissan
Model200 SX
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 41,597 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 41,494 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 41,347 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 41,070 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 40,853 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 40,847 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 40,591 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 40,588 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 40,294 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 39,526 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 38,731 miles

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)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 38,071 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 36,955 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 36,202 miles

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

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

variuse oil leaks

Pass 10 Mar 2014 34,480 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 34,476 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear brake binding slightly only making half effort compared to near side

Pass 11 Mar 2013 32,352 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 32,545 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 31,315 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 29,471 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 26,796 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 25,800 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 23,983 miles

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

Uneven tyre wear both front tyres

Fail 10 Mar 2008 23,983 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Uneven tyre wear both front tyres

Pass 6 Mar 2007 21,629 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 19,817 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight movement in steering rack mount bushes

Fail 9 Mar 2006 19,815 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

steering rack mount bushes slight movement

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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Y529 GCU is a 2001 Nissan 200 SX in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Nissan 200 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 73,287 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 Y529 GCU, 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 25 years old, this Nissan 200 SX is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y529 GCU registered?

Y529 GCU is a 2001 Nissan 200 SX, first registered on 2 April 2001.

Is Y529 GCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y529 GCU shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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