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M212 VJN

1995 Nissan 200 SX

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

158,351 mi
Last recorded158,351 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1995 Nissan 200 SX101,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM212 VJN
MakeNissan
Model200 SX
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 158,351 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 156,697 miles

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction stickers on screen (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 149,052 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 27 Jul 2019 135,691 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 130,174 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 122,845 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 30 Jul 2016 114,254 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 102,541 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)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2014 91,484 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 91,484 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 90,046 miles

sterring rack bushes

Fail 9 Jun 2012 90,037 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

sterring rack bushes slight movenent

Pass 1 Jun 2011 89,003 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 27 May 2011 89,003 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2009 85,816 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 85,470 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 80,381 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 80,381 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 74,681 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 69,670 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 69,668 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)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2006 69,528 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)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2005 64,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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M212 VJN is a 1995 Nissan 200 SX in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1995 Nissan 200 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 101,595 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 M212 VJN, 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 31 years old, this Nissan 200 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M212 VJN is a 1995 Nissan 200 SX, first registered on 16 February 1995.

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