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N14 KOU

1997 Nissan 200 SX

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

103,802 mi
Last recorded103,802 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Nissan 200 SX96,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN14 KOU
MakeNissan
Model200 SX
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 103,802 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 100,283 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 100,283 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 100,283 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2023 96,896 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2023 96,896 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2022 91,512 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 89,524 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 89,171 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 89,171 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 88,628 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 87,242 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 85,564 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 83,783 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 81,921 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 79,862 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner egde

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Apr 2013 79,860 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner egde

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2012 77,512 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 77,504 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 74,187 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 70,708 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 66,072 miles

Front no. plate changed for test

Pass 23 Apr 2008 58,554 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 58,554 miles

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)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 50,143 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 44,673 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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N14 KOU is a 1997 Nissan 200 SX in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 N14 KOU, 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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What year was N14 KOU registered?

N14 KOU is a 1997 Nissan 200 SX, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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