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N36 MJO

1996 Nissan 200 SX

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

54,306 mi
Last recorded54,306 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Nissan 200 SX101,733 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN36 MJO
MakeNissan
Model200 SX
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 54,306 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 17 Sep 2024 54,180 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 54,191 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 54,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2018 53,903 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 53,903 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 53,724 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2017 53,722 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 53,438 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 53,110 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 53,110 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 52,662 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 52,236 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 52,236 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 51,715 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 50,985 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 50,118 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 49,327 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 48,475 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 47,592 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 47,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 45,853 miles

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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N36 MJO is a 1996 Nissan 200 SX in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 N36 MJO, 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 N36 MJO registered?

N36 MJO is a 1996 Nissan 200 SX, first registered on 2 May 1996.

Is N36 MJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N36 MJO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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