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N23 KWL

1996 Nissan 200 SX

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,687 mi
Last recorded95,687 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Nissan 200 SX101,733 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN23 KWL
MakeNissan
Model200 SX
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2011 95,687 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

corrosion starting in rear of chassis

slight play in all 4 shockers sliding glands

slight play in steering rack mount nearside

Pass 29 Mar 2010 83,719 miles

Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 83,719 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 82,499 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 76,846 miles

front too rear & rear brake pipes corroding. †fuel pipes corroding.

Pass 26 Jun 2006 71,918 miles

front & rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 29 Jun 2005 66,619 miles

pas rack mountings

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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N23 KWL is a 1996 Nissan 200 SX in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1996 Nissan 200 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 101,733 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 N23 KWL, 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 30 years old, this Nissan 200 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N23 KWL registered?

N23 KWL is a 1996 Nissan 200 SX, first registered on 5 February 1996.

Is N23 KWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N23 KWL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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