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F588 GYB

1989 Nissan 200 SX

Red Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

99,120 mi
Last recorded99,120 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 1989 Nissan 200 SX109,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF588 GYB
MakeNissan
Model200 SX
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 99,120 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 97,823 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 96,897 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 95,509 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion Cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion Floor panel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Wall of tyre worn

Offside Front Tyre has cuts in tread but not showing cords

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 25 May 2016 95,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer wall

offside front tyre has cuts in tread but not showing cords

Fail 29 Feb 2016 95,372 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high unable to test emmisions (7.3.A.2a)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member, under radiator (2.4.A.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling wheel arch (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front anti-roll bar mounting bolt missing - has been welded

Offside Rear Outer c v gaiter split & insecure

Offside Rear anti-roll bar link bushes displaced

Rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 24 Jan 2015 91,828 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 85,573 miles

abs system removed

corrosion to floor chassis and rear inner sill

corrosion to rear sub-frame and suspension parts

suspension very hard -lowered

unable to check n/s/r and front wheel studs

Fail 14 Feb 2009 85,194 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

abs system removed

corrosion to floor chassis and rear inner sill

corrosion to rear sub-frame and suspension parts

suspension very hard -lowered

unable to check n/s/r and front wheel studs

Fail 27 Jan 2009 83,682 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in steering rack , abs unit removed no light on dash ,

Pass 13 Feb 2008 72,582 miles

fuel pipes are quite rusty

Fail 13 Feb 2008 72,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

fuel pipes are quite rusty

Pass 4 May 2007 65,455 miles

exhaust held on with wire in places

holes drilled in both sill pannels for body kit ( strength not weakend )

racing seat belts fitted aswell as orginal belt so only factory seat belts checked

Fail 3 May 2007 65,444 miles

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

exhaust system is held on by wire in places

holes drill in both sill pannels for body kit to be fitted ( strength not weakend )

racing seat belts fitted aswell as orginal so only orginal tested

Pass 14 Dec 2005 55,683 miles

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

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

n/s mirror glass cracked

rusty outer seals.

rusty rear disc. †

Fail 14 Dec 2005 55,683 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

rusty outer seals.

rusty rear disc

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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F588 GYB is a 1989 Nissan 200 SX in Red with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 F588 GYB, 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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F588 GYB is a 1989 Nissan 200 SX, first registered on 31 March 1989.

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