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P185 RNK

1997 Nissan 200 SX

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

106,904 mi
Last recorded106,904 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Nissan 200 SX96,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP185 RNK
MakeNissan
Model200 SX
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 106,904 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 106,490 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 105,068 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 102,774 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 100,207 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 98,439 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 96,386 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2011 96,375 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 93,923 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 92,083 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 92,083 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 90,573 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 88,706 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 86,691 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 29 Nov 2005 83,549 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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P185 RNK is a 1997 Nissan 200 SX in Blue 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 P185 RNK, 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 P185 RNK registered?

P185 RNK is a 1997 Nissan 200 SX, first registered on 27 January 1997.

Is P185 RNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P185 RNK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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