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F230 GGP

1989 Nissan 200 SX

Red Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

45,912 mi
Last recorded45,912 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Nissan 200 SX109,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF230 GGP
MakeNissan
Model200 SX
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 45,912 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 May 2026 45,912 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component insecurely attached hub to strut loose bolts (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 45,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play toe rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 44,868 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 44,087 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 42,757 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 40,869 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute All (4.4.4 (a))

All front and rear tyres stretched on rims

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

o/s and n/s front struts slight play on locking devices

Fail 18 Feb 2020 40,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute All (4.4.4 (a))

All front and rear tyres stretched on rims

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

o/s and n/s front struts slight play on locking devices

Pass 25 Feb 2019 38,017 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 36,055 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 35,602 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 35,321 miles

exhaust blowing from front joint

Pass 17 Sep 2013 35,078 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Exhaust blowing from joint

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2012 34,790 miles

both rear tyres perrishing

slight blow from exhaust rear joint/union

Pass 7 Mar 2011 34,316 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 33,957 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 33,419 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 32,776 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 32,155 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 31,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s front tyre inner edge almost bald, but cords exposed

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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F230 GGP is a 1989 Nissan 200 SX in Red with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 F230 GGP, 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.

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What year was F230 GGP registered?

F230 GGP is a 1989 Nissan 200 SX, first registered on 17 April 1989.

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