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N88 WLR

1998 Nissan 200 SX

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

100,630 mi
Last recorded100,630 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Nissan 200 SX92,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN88 WLR
MakeNissan
Model200 SX
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 100,630 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 100,616 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 99,397 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 98,470 miles

slight oil leak

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 19 Jun 2021 97,652 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2021 97,652 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 96,435 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 95,152 miles

Non-standard; Suspension, wheels, tyres, exhaust,etc

Pass 23 Jul 2016 92,444 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 92,412 miles

Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet (1.9.2a)

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Front Headlamp incorrect colour BOTH (1.7.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush BOTH (2.7.4)

Offside Front slight play in rack

centre exhaust mount broken off

odd wheels fitted front to rear

outer sill covers fitted

rear chassis heavily welded

under body and brake pipes very heavily coated (cant see condition of brake pipes)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 89,035 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

both bumpers loose

indicators flashing fast

sill covers fittd

some rust in floor to sills

supension lifted for mot test

tempery fix to side lights

Fail 19 Aug 2015 89,035 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

both bumpers loose

indicators flashing fast

sill covers fittd

some rust in floor to sills

supension lifted for mot test

Fail 17 Jun 2015 89,015 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside rear floor area corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2014 85,297 miles

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

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 16 Apr 2014 85,296 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes not tested due to leaking rear caliper

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

Oil leak

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 23 Apr 2013 78,889 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 78,889 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 75,249 miles

front indicators temporary

Pass 25 Nov 2010 67,730 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 62,256 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 55,708 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 55,701 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 47,758 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 47,756 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 38,019 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
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N88 WLR is a 1998 Nissan 200 SX in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1998 Nissan 200 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 92,292 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 N88 WLR, 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 28 years old, this Nissan 200 SX is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N88 WLR is a 1998 Nissan 200 SX, first registered on 31 October 1998.

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