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N121 SSN

1997 Nissan 200 SX

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

156,073 mi
Last recorded156,073 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Nissan 200 SX96,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN121 SSN
MakeNissan
Model200 SX
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 156,073 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 154,670 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 153,926 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 148,109 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 148,105 miles

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))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 140,005 miles

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))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 130,822 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 130,822 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 127,670 miles

Nearside Rear sill slightly corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2016 127,670 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 123,723 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 119,033 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 119,030 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 114,974 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 114,971 miles

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)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 106,482 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 106,482 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 102,380 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 102,301 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 99,637 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 97,805 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 14 Nov 2008 96,892 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 96,892 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 95,835 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 95,830 miles

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 93,310 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 93,310 miles

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 90,099 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
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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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