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G171 WFE

1990 Nissan 200 SX

Blue Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

120,784 mi
Last recorded120,784 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 1990 Nissan 200 SX99,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG171 WFE
MakeNissan
Model200 SX
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 120,784 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 120,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 115,277 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 109,758 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 109,127 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipes grease covered not allowing full inspection

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 106,047 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

full inspection of rear brake pipes not possible grese covered.

offside front tyre showing signs of wear

Fail 25 Jun 2013 106,042 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

full inspection of rear brake pipes not possible grese covered.

offside front tyre showing signs of wear

Pass 5 Jul 2012 103,234 miles

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

Oil leak

full inspection of brake pipes not possible, grease covered.

offside front and rear wheel arches showing signs of corrosion, not excessive.

Fail 3 Jul 2012 103,227 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

full inspection of brake pipes not possible, grease covered.

offside front and rear wheel arches showing signs of corrosion, not excessive.

Pass 6 Jul 2011 100,639 miles

body chassis and structure in an advanced state of corrosion.

rear brake discs corroded and pitted.

Fail 28 Jun 2011 100,616 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

body chassis and structure in an advanced state of corrosion.

rear brake discs corroded and pitted.

Pass 10 Apr 2010 97,327 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

chassis, structure and under body components corroded.

full inspection of brake pipes not possible, grease covered.

Fail 8 Apr 2010 97,317 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

chassis, structure and under body components corroded.

full inspection of brake pipes not possible, grease covered.

Pass 29 Apr 2009 93,648 miles

some oil loss

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

full inspection of main brake pipes not possible grease covered

vehicle body and structure sound and secure but some sections in an advanced state of corrosion

Fail 28 Apr 2009 93,647 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

full inspection of main brake pipes not possible grease covered

some oil loss

vehicle body and structure sound and secure but some sections in an advanced state of corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2008 89,659 miles

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

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

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

full inspection of fuel and brake pipes not possible, grease covered.

some distortion of nearside and offside rear tyres, not excessive.

Pass 25 Apr 2007 83,627 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 77,229 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
Full Nissan 200 SX reliability report

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G171 WFE is a 1990 Nissan 200 SX in Blue with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1990 Nissan 200 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 99,400 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 G171 WFE, 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 36 years old, this Nissan 200 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G171 WFE is a 1990 Nissan 200 SX, first registered on 4 January 1990.

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