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L333 EFU

1998 Nissan 200 SX

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

192,475 mi
Last recorded192,475 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Nissan 200 SX92,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL333 EFU
MakeNissan
Model200 SX
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 192,475 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 190,308 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 183,477 miles

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 24 Apr 2018 179,834 miles

exhaust noisey

Pass 15 Apr 2017 177,619 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 168,365 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 168,365 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2015 166,221 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 166,221 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 154,760 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 154,742 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 146,214 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 145,250 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 145,699 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2011 143,279 miles

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

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 26 Jul 2010 139,620 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2010 139,620 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 135,036 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 135,035 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2008 134,715 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 127,865 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 119,604 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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L333 EFU is a 1998 Nissan 200 SX in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L333 EFU, 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.

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What year was L333 EFU registered?

L333 EFU is a 1998 Nissan 200 SX, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is L333 EFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L333 EFU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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