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N353 TRU

1996 Nissan 200 SX

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

158,198 mi
Last recorded158,198 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Nissan 200 SX101,733 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN353 TRU
MakeNissan
Model200 SX
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 158,198 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

vehicle has been modified

Pass 11 Jun 2013 150,908 miles

CORROSION TO PRESCRIBED AREAS BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST

VEHICLE MODIFIED

Pass 1 Mar 2013 148,486 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 137,733 miles

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)

airbag warning light is on indicating a fault

Pass 10 Feb 2011 130,663 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 125,415 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 115,916 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 105,933 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2008 105,933 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front discs corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2007 97,561 miles

both front tie rod bushes perished, not leaking.

drivers seat belt weak when retracting

Pass 20 Mar 2006 89,625 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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N353 TRU is a 1996 Nissan 200 SX in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N353 TRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N353 TRU registered?

N353 TRU is a 1996 Nissan 200 SX, first registered on 6 June 1996.

Is N353 TRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N353 TRU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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