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N200 YJD

1997 Nissan 200 SX

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,850 mi
Last recorded163,850 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Nissan 200 SX96,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN200 YJD
MakeNissan
Model200 SX
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 163,850 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear fuel pipe corroded ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 160,739 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

parking brake lever has slight excessive travel but still functions as it shoul

Pass 12 Oct 2021 157,512 miles

Offside Rear arch corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear arch corroded

Nearside chassis rail corroded

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

spare wheel well corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2021 157,483 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear arch corroded

Nearside chassis rail corroded

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear arch corroded

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

spare wheel well corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2020 152,698 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres wearing inner edge slight perishing

Pass 17 Oct 2019 148,712 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 148,702 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 143,199 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop links deterating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm 205,55,16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear disc corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2018 143,199 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop links deterating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside chassis rail corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm 205,55,16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear disc corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2017 139,082 miles

Slight corrosion on rear chassis near oil cooler

corrosion in N/S/F wheelarch

Fail 25 Sep 2017 139,076 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Slight corrosion on rear chassis near oil cooler

corrosion in N/S/F wheelarch

Pass 12 Oct 2016 137,145 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 137,139 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 132,417 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 132,417 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 126,101 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 118,426 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 115,209 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all body and suspension components heavy surface corroded

both front inner wing area heavy surface corrosion

both outer sills corroded

both rear inner wing area heavy surface corroded

floor pan heavily corroded both sides but not holed

metal fuel lines heavy surface corroded

tempary fuel lines fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2012 114,822 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

all body and suspension heavy surface corroded

both front inner wheel arches heavy surface corrosion

both rear inner wheel arches heavy surface corrosion

fuel lines heavy corroded

nearside rear floor heavy surface corroded

offside front floor heavy surface corrosion

possible wheel bearing noise in nearside front hub

Pass 7 May 2011 108,336 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel pipe heavy surface corroded

fuel tank straps heavy corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2010 101,176 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front chassis surface corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2010 101,176 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front chassis surface corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2009 92,315 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 87,411 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 20 May 2008 87,411 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 4 May 2007 79,756 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 73,522 miles

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

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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N200 YJD is a 1997 Nissan 200 SX in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N200 YJD, 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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N200 YJD is a 1997 Nissan 200 SX, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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