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L538 FKX

1993 Nissan 200 SX

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1993 Nissan 200 SX109,470 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL538 FKX
MakeNissan
Model200 SX
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2020
Fail 12 Nov 2012 99,129 miles

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

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

rear discs poor

stone chips to screen

Pass 21 Sep 2011 99,037 miles

both rear discs poor.

both rear inner sills corroded.

front x-member in poor corroded condition.

Pass 22 Sep 2010 97,499 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 97,499 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 96,802 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 94,802 miles

n/s door mirror glass missing

Fail 22 Dec 2005 94,794 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

n/s door mirror glass missing

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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L538 FKX is a 1993 Nissan 200 SX in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1993 Nissan 200 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 109,470 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 L538 FKX, 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 33 years old, this Nissan 200 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L538 FKX registered?

L538 FKX is a 1993 Nissan 200 SX, first registered on 16 August 1993.

Is L538 FKX safe to buy?

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