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J3 PXN

1998 Nissan 200 SX

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,497 mi
Last recorded71,497 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Nissan 200 SX92,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 PXN
MakeNissan
Model200 SX
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 May 2026 71,497 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

has corrosion under body, sills and suspension components but not considered excessive but getting more advanced

Pass 21 Aug 2024 70,602 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

diff leak

Pass 29 Aug 2023 69,671 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear diff leak

Pass 22 Aug 2022 67,849 miles

Rear brake pipe above rear sub frame slightly corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2022 67,849 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear brake pipe above rear sub frame slightly corroded

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 58,307 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 27,717 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 27,717 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 56,827 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 56,318 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 47,845 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 35,360 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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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J3 PXN is a 1998 Nissan 200 SX in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Nissan 200 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 92,292 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J3 PXN, 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 28 years old, this Nissan 200 SX is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J3 PXN registered?

J3 PXN is a 1998 Nissan 200 SX, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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