Nissan 200 SX Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Nissan 200 SX car check
Is the Nissan 200 SX reliable? We analysed 71,759 real MOT tests across 8,673 vehicles to find out.
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The Nissan 200 SX is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, brake pipe excessively corroded and tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Nissan 200 SX.
Nissan 200 SX Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Nissan 200 SX. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Nissan 200 SX MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Nissan 200 SX to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Nissan 200 SX Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Nissan 200 SX fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Nissan 200 SX Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Nissan 200 SX owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Nissan 200 SX MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Nissan 200 SX year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 60 | 80.0% | 113,038 | 137,010 | 184,682 |
| 2016 | 62 | 82.3% | 114,666 | 135,904 | 161,612 |
| 2015 | 68 | 83.8% | 69,988 | 122,210 | 159,482 |
| 2011 | 60 | 76.7% | 83,656 | 108,522 | 130,820 |
| 2009 | 51 | 70.6% | 68,239 | 105,619 | 140,401 |
| 2008 | 68 | 70.6% | 78,634 | 92,963 | 119,660 |
| 2007 | 180 | 77.8% | 94,758 | 119,873 | 138,272 |
| 2006 | 133 | 68.4% | 82,182 | 111,631 | 165,828 |
| 2005 | 87 | 81.6% | 87,646 | 101,700 | 120,844 |
| 2004 | 64 | 76.6% | 57,493 | 84,312 | 115,865 |
| 2001 | 903 | 74.1% | 49,578 | 73,287 | 95,335 |
| 2000 | 7,485 | 74.6% | 61,245 | 81,316 | 104,386 |
| 1999 | 11,232 | 73.4% | 61,822 | 82,572 | 106,462 |
| 1998 | 7,531 | 72.6% | 69,968 | 92,292 | 113,941 |
| 1997 | 6,524 | 70.6% | 77,099 | 96,536 | 120,479 |
| 1996 | 5,908 | 70.1% | 79,291 | 101,733 | 122,633 |
| 1995 | 5,074 | 68.7% | 82,140 | 101,595 | 125,216 |
| 1994 | 4,775 | 68.0% | 82,814 | 105,065 | 129,126 |
| 1993 | 4,109 | 66.7% | 86,362 | 109,470 | 133,307 |
| 1992 | 5,219 | 66.5% | 90,373 | 111,465 | 131,772 |
How Long Does a Nissan 200 SX Last?
Based on 8,673 Nissan 200 SX vehicles on UK roads.
Nissan 200 SX Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Nissan 200 SX MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Nissan 200 SX
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
83.8% MOT pass rate from 68 tests
65.2% MOT pass rate from 5,132 tests
The best year to buy a used Nissan 200 SX is 2015, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 83.8% across 68 tests. The 1991 model year has the lowest pass rate at 65.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Nissan 200 SX Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan 200 SX THIS CAR | 70.2% | 71,759 | 97,024 mi | 37 yrs |
| Nissan Micra | 71.4% | 10,566,512 | 55,214 mi | 37 yrs |
| Nissan Qashqai | 77.3% | 6,506,323 | 59,398 mi | 19 yrs |
| Nissan Juke | 79.3% | 3,002,435 | 49,593 mi | 16 yrs |
| Daimler V8 | 76.7% | 22,704 | 71,920 mi | 63 yrs |
Compared to the Nissan Micra (71.4% pass rate) and the Nissan Qashqai (77.3% pass rate), the Nissan 200 SX trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Nissan 200 SXShould you buy a used Nissan 200 SX?
The Nissan 200 SX has an overall MOT pass rate of 70.2% across 71,759 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Nissan 200 SX are suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (5,770 recorded failures), brake pipe excessively corroded (5,276), and tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (3,953). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Nissan 200 SX owner drives around 3,157 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Nissan 200 SX models stay on UK roads for around 37 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.