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P123 PEG

1997 Nissan 200 SX

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

110,465 mi
Last recorded110,465 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 1997 Nissan 200 SX96,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP123 PEG
MakeNissan
Model200 SX
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2021 110,465 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis to outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 100,741 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sill covers fitted

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 14 May 2018 100,738 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure lose in hub (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut mounting where marked (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure lens shacking (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan with in 30cm of suspension arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper outer most suspension arm bush slight play

vehicle heavily under silled

Fail 11 May 2018 100,735 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sill covers fitted

vehicle heavily covered in underseal

Fail 20 Apr 2018 100,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Marked yellow (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing BOLTS LOOSE , marked yellow (2.4.G.1)

Sill covers fitted

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 23 Dec 2014 96,672 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 96,672 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 91,906 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 91,876 miles

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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 85,018 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 85,016 miles

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 has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 84,318 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 84,315 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 84,236 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 84,045 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 82,940 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 78,480 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 73,570 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 73,570 miles

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

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

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

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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P123 PEG is a 1997 Nissan 200 SX in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 P123 PEG, 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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P123 PEG is a 1997 Nissan 200 SX, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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