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N20 EPM

1998 Nissan 200 SX

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

202,794 mi
Last recorded202,794 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Nissan 200 SX92,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN20 EPM
MakeNissan
Model200 SX
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 202,794 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 201,364 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 200,257 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 199,740 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 198,970 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 190,400 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 189,915 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 189,915 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 189,774 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 188,819 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2015 187,902 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2015 187,902 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 184,290 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 184,289 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2013 178,407 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 173,252 miles

front brakes have only just met the minimum requirement for imbalance indicating adjustment/repair maybe required

no rear seats fitted at the time of test

Fail 17 May 2012 173,252 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

no rear seats fitted at the time of test

Pass 25 May 2010 168,448 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

horn button on seperate switch

Fail 24 May 2010 168,430 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

horn button on seperate switch

Pass 21 Apr 2009 152,427 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

vehicle is fitted with none standard lowered suspension

Pass 23 Apr 2008 140,412 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 138,162 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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N20 EPM is a 1998 Nissan 200 SX in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 N20 EPM, 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 N20 EPM registered?

N20 EPM is a 1998 Nissan 200 SX, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for N20 EPM shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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