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P143 WHG

1997 Nissan 200 SX

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,158 mi
Last recorded99,158 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Nissan 200 SX96,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP143 WHG
MakeNissan
Model200 SX
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 99,158 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 98,156 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 98,152 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 96,890 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2022 96,757 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2022 99,748 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2021 96,530 miles

sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2020 95,448 miles

sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2019 95,390 miles

sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2018 95,229 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2018 95,224 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2017 94,922 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2016 94,408 miles

sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2015 93,537 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 92,780 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

cuts in/n/s/f tyre outer wall

weak washer pump

Fail 29 Mar 2014 92,780 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

cuts in/n/s/f tyre outer wall

weak washer pump

Pass 6 Apr 2013 91,020 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both outer sills plastic covered

centre mirror missing

Fail 16 Mar 2013 91,005 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both outer sills plastic covered

centre mirror intrior mirror missing

Pass 17 Mar 2012 90,425 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

near.side.rack.arm.as.some.play

Pass 5 Mar 2011 89,866 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 87,348 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 84,394 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 81,607 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 78,136 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 74,037 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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P143 WHG is a 1997 Nissan 200 SX in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P143 WHG, 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 P143 WHG registered?

P143 WHG is a 1997 Nissan 200 SX, first registered on 13 March 1997.

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