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P139 MBD

1997 Nissan 200 SX

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

107,540 mi
Last recorded107,540 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Nissan 200 SX96,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP139 MBD
MakeNissan
Model200 SX
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 107,540 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above diff (1.1.11 (c))

Front wiper blades deteriorating

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged goes into caliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 106,763 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill Area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above Diff (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 106,309 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front offside and nearside track control arms bushes splitting but no excessive movement in them

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes offside to nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view sun strip (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 104,776 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 104,110 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 102,008 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 101,696 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 100,875 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 99,847 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 97,800 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 97,757 miles

front brake binding BOTH (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding BOTH (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 96,490 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 96,452 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brake binding BOTH (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 94,951 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 93,309 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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P139 MBD is a 1997 Nissan 200 SX in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 P139 MBD, 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 P139 MBD registered?

P139 MBD is a 1997 Nissan 200 SX, first registered on 18 March 1997.

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