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M8 DCR

1998 Nissan 200 SX

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,388 mi
Last recorded112,388 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2023
Typical for 1998 Nissan 200 SX92,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 DCR
MakeNissan
Model200 SX
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2023 112,388 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside and offside outer/inner sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2022 110,500 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 107,695 miles

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

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 1 Nov 2019 105,867 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 104,249 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 104,239 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 102,981 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 101,789 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 99,410 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 97,349 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 93,761 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 93,761 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 88,579 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 83,682 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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M8 DCR is a 1998 Nissan 200 SX in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M8 DCR, 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 M8 DCR registered?

M8 DCR is a 1998 Nissan 200 SX, first registered on 19 February 1998.

Is M8 DCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M8 DCR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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