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A16 XJA

1991 Nissan 200 SX

Blue Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

105,485 mi
Last recorded105,485 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2011
Typical for 1991 Nissan 200 SX105,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 XJA
MakeNissan
Model200 SX
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2011 105,485 miles

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

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 27 Apr 2011 107,485 miles

Front bumper insecure

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 17 Mar 2011 107,485 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 107,485 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 28 May 2010 107,485 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion offside front chassis

Pass 22 May 2009 107,487 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Fail 21 May 2009 107,485 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 106,897 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 106,741 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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A16 XJA is a 1991 Nissan 200 SX in Blue with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1991 Nissan 200 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 105,602 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 A16 XJA, 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 35 years old, this Nissan 200 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A16 XJA is a 1991 Nissan 200 SX, first registered on 1 June 1991.

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