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L657 AFK

1993 Nissan 200 SX

Red Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

129,899 mi
Last recorded129,899 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2011
Typical for 1993 Nissan 200 SX109,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL657 AFK
MakeNissan
Model200 SX
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2011 129,899 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wheel bearings not tested

Pass 24 Aug 2009 128,591 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 128,591 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 127,310 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2007 127,310 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Sep 2007 127,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Centre Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 125,135 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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L657 AFK is a 1993 Nissan 200 SX in Red with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 L657 AFK, 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 L657 AFK registered?

L657 AFK is a 1993 Nissan 200 SX, first registered on 12 October 1993.

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