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N324 MGO

1996 Nissan 200 SX

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

270,995 mi
Last recorded270,995 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 1996 Nissan 200 SX101,733 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN324 MGO
MakeNissan
Model200 SX
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 270,995 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 270,972 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 267,005 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2017 261,950 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2016 260,086 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F inner rack end has slight play

O/S/R rear arch corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel pipes rusty

Fail 10 Nov 2016 260,086 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F inner rack end has slight play

O/S/R rear arch corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 27 Oct 2015 250,232 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2014 241,375 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 232,939 miles

centre exhaust mount rusty

Fail 19 Nov 2013 232,939 miles

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

centre exhaust mount rusty

Pass 12 Dec 2011 221,452 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 209,412 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 209,340 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 192,266 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear inner sill panels corrided

Pass 19 Oct 2007 172,182 miles

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

front brake pads low

Pass 15 Nov 2006 157,343 miles

rear brake discs becoming scored and corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2005 138,842 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively 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
Full Nissan 200 SX reliability report

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N324 MGO is a 1996 Nissan 200 SX in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N324 MGO, 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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N324 MGO is a 1996 Nissan 200 SX, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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