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F505 WGL

1989 Nissan 200 SX

Green Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,744 mi
Last recorded82,744 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 1989 Nissan 200 SX109,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF505 WGL
MakeNissan
Model200 SX
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 82,744 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

Fail 19 Nov 2012 82,023 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 19 Nov 2012 82,023 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 15 Jul 2011 81,505 miles

Oil leak

slight movement in steering column bottom bush

slight pitting on o/s and n/s rear discs

vehicle has sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 7 Dec 2009 81,458 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 May 2006 80,016 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 80,006 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively 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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F505 WGL is a 1989 Nissan 200 SX in Green with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 F505 WGL, 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 F505 WGL registered?

F505 WGL is a 1989 Nissan 200 SX, first registered on 29 March 1989.

Is F505 WGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F505 WGL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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