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A3 VCD

1998 Nissan 200 SX

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,453 mi
Last recorded103,453 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan 200 SX92,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 VCD
MakeNissan
Model200 SX
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2011 103,453 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)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 103,453 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 3 Jun 2010 100,023 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 100,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 93,365 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 87,693 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 86,511 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 80,353 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 80,349 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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A3 VCD is a 1998 Nissan 200 SX in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Nissan 200 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 92,292 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 A3 VCD, 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 28 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 A3 VCD registered?

A3 VCD is a 1998 Nissan 200 SX, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is A3 VCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 VCD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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