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N31 KBM

1996 Nissan 200 SX

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,441 mi
Last recorded151,441 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Nissan 200 SX101,733 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN31 KBM
MakeNissan
Model200 SX
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2013 151,441 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 151,422 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

all four wheels and tyres protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 21 Jul 2012 144,395 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 136,545 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 12,108 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 114,738 miles

corrosion in n/s & o/s/r brakes pipes req's attention.

corrosion in n/s outer & inner sills areas rear section.soon req's attention

rear tyres worn 2mm

suspect rear brakes pads wearing low.

Fail 10 Jun 2009 114,738 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion in n/s & o/s/r brakes pipes req's attention.

corrosion in n/s outer & inner sills areas rear section.soon req's attention

rear tyres worn 2mm

suspect rear brakes pads wearing low.

Pass 9 Jun 2008 107,313 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on both closing sills.

n/s outer sill corroded.

Fail 9 Jun 2008 107,313 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on both closing sills.

n/s outer sill corroded.

Pass 31 May 2007 98,652 miles

n/s & o/s/f tyres worn on inside edges soon req's replaceing †rear tyres worn mm †corrosion in centre & rear brake pipes req's attention

Pass 5 Jun 2006 89,639 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front strut gaitors split

Slight judder front brakes

Slight oil leakes rear of gear box

Slight rusting of rear brake pipes

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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N31 KBM is a 1996 Nissan 200 SX in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N31 KBM, 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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N31 KBM is a 1996 Nissan 200 SX, first registered on 6 June 1996.

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