MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,073 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside sill corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside sill corroded
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
sill covers fitted
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near bottom arm in arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under bonnet (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped Across axle (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside sill corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside sill corroded
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
sill covers fitted
Nearside Rear sill slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush broken (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear sill slightly corroded
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Nissan 200 SX?
Based on 71,759 MOT tests across 8,673 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N121 SSN is a 1997 Nissan 200 SX in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
Across all 1997 Nissan 200 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 96,536 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 N121 SSN, 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 29 years old, this Nissan 200 SX is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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N121 SSN is a 1997 Nissan 200 SX, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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