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B8 DSX

1989 Nissan 200 SX

Gold Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

90,568 mi
Last recorded90,568 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Nissan 200 SX109,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 DSX
MakeNissan
Model200 SX
Year1989
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 90,568 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 87,237 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 83,518 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 82,122 miles

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

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2014 79,336 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2013 73,998 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 67,752 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 67,749 miles

Rear Direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 67,038 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 65,006 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 57,087 miles

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
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B8 DSX is a 1989 Nissan 200 SX in Gold with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1989 Nissan 200 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 109,041 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 B8 DSX, 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 37 years old, this Nissan 200 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B8 DSX registered?

B8 DSX is a 1989 Nissan 200 SX, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is B8 DSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 DSX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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