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N261 DKL

1996 Nissan 200 SX

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

57,939 mi
Last recorded57,939 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 1996 Nissan 200 SX101,733 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN261 DKL
MakeNissan
Model200 SX
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 57,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 57,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

body work is in poor condition

exhaust fouls everything

front bumper held on with zip ties

headlamp aim on limits

wheels sit at negative angles

Pass 13 Jan 2016 57,934 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

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

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

exhaust noisy

large sticker fitted to windscreen

Pass 29 Nov 2014 57,724 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 57,540 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 56,577 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 56,569 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 93,210 miles

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

n/s headlight cracked

Fail 5 Jul 2010 93,201 miles

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

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

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

n/s headlight cracked

Pass 22 May 2009 89,993 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

corrosion to both rear chassis rails

corrosion to nearside rear outer sill,both front floor pans,and both inner sills

general undervehicle body corrosion

handbrake travel

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 14 May 2009 89,894 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

corrosion to both rear chassis rails

corrosion to nearside rear outer sill,both front floor pans,and both inner sills

general undervehicle body corrosion

handbrake travel

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 11 Jun 2008 87,090 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 87,090 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 May 2007 83,097 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 83,032 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2006 80,757 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 80,757 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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N261 DKL is a 1996 Nissan 200 SX in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 N261 DKL, 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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N261 DKL is a 1996 Nissan 200 SX, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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