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G18 ALD

1997 Nissan 200 SX

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

116,874 mi
Last recorded116,874 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Nissan 200 SX96,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 ALD
MakeNissan
Model200 SX
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 116,874 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 116,874 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2024 115,393 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 115,393 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2013 114,832 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 114,832 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 108,960 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 100,601 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 100,601 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 89,434 miles

near-side front inner wing corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2010 89,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

near-side front inner wing corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2009 78,896 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 75,191 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 75,191 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 72,056 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 72,031 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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G18 ALD is a 1997 Nissan 200 SX in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1997 Nissan 200 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 96,536 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 G18 ALD, 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 29 years old, this Nissan 200 SX is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G18 ALD?

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What year was G18 ALD registered?

G18 ALD is a 1997 Nissan 200 SX, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is G18 ALD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G18 ALD shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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