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L612 FBL

1993 Nissan 200 SX

Purple Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

181,784 mi
Last recorded181,784 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Nissan 200 SX109,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL612 FBL
MakeNissan
Model200 SX
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 181,784 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 181,277 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 176,490 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 174,951 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 174,936 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 174,640 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 174,332 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 174,052 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 132,701 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 170,334 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight corrosion on under side of vehicle

Pass 18 Apr 2015 166,518 miles

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

coolant expansion tank cracked

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

corrosion to front section of the exhaust

oil leak

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

small damage to front bumper

Fail 20 Mar 2015 166,500 miles

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 at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Oil leak

corrosion to all metal brake pipes

corrosion to chassis

holes in o/s sill

Pass 9 Jan 2013 162,929 miles

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to front and rear brake discs

corrosion to metal brake pipes

o/s/r light unit full of water

oil leak

rear brake pads appear low

Fail 7 Jan 2013 162,929 miles

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)

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)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to front and rear brake discs

corrosion to metal brake pipes

o/s/r light unit full of water

oil leak

rear brake pads appear low

water on inside on the windscreen

Pass 14 Dec 2011 161,824 miles

both front anti roll bar bushes

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to front and rear suspension

corrosion to fuel pipes

corrosion to metal brake pipes

minor blow from the exhaust

oil leak

play in n/s/f hub assembly

Fail 1 Oct 2011 161,546 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)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Both front tyres worn iner edge

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 151,573 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 148,212 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 148,174 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 145,126 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 137,344 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 125,455 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 119,346 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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L612 FBL is a 1993 Nissan 200 SX in Purple with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 L612 FBL, 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.

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What year was L612 FBL registered?

L612 FBL is a 1993 Nissan 200 SX, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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