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P121 DDV

1997 Nissan 200 SX

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,373 mi
Last recorded79,373 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Nissan 200 SX96,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 DDV
MakeNissan
Model200 SX
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2009 79,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 79,373 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 77,212 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 74,265 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 74,265 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 62,020 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 61,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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P121 DDV is a 1997 Nissan 200 SX in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Nissan 200 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 96,536 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 P121 DDV, 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 29 years old, this Nissan 200 SX is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P121 DDV registered?

P121 DDV is a 1997 Nissan 200 SX, first registered on 21 February 1997.

Is P121 DDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P121 DDV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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