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F580 MFC

1989 Nissan 200 SX

Black Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

184,878 mi
Last recorded184,878 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2011
Typical for 1989 Nissan 200 SX109,041 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF580 MFC
MakeNissan
Model200 SX
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2011 184,878 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside front floor/foot well repaired and covered in paint

offside inner sill area repaired and covered in paint

Pass 1 Feb 2010 167,759 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

areas of fuel pipes corroded,but not to excess

both sides rear tyres 2mm tread depths in areas

corrosion at offside front floor/sill join area,though holed, it is not in prescribed area

front axle as different size tyres/wheels to rear axle,but same sizes on same axles

rear differential is in permanent locked state

various areas of prescribed areas corroded,but not to excess at time of test

Fail 29 Jan 2010 167,751 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

areas of fuel pipes corroded,but not to excess

both sides rear tyres 2mm tread depths in areas

corrosion at offside front floor/sill join area,though holed, it is not in prescribed area

front axle as different size tyres/wheels to rear axle,but same sizes on same axles

rear differential is in permanent locked state

various areas of prescribed areas corroded,but not to excess at time of test

Pass 13 Aug 2007 164,002 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Oct 2006 163,547 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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F580 MFC is a 1989 Nissan 200 SX in Black with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F580 MFC, 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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F580 MFC is a 1989 Nissan 200 SX, first registered on 1 May 1989.

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