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P197 WAG

1997 Nissan 200 SX

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

111,461 mi
Last recorded111,461 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Nissan 200 SX96,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP197 WAG
MakeNissan
Model200 SX
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 111,461 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

outer and inner sills undersealed

outer sill side skirt covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Fail 1 Aug 2025 111,429 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))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 14 May 2025 111,400 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill x2 (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill x2 (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 108,249 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Underbody corrosion (Monitor)

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

Fail 9 May 2024 108,170 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner arch area ! (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Underbody corrosion (Monitor)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 104,842 miles

parts of vehicle undersealed

Pass 25 Feb 2022 101,207 miles

general under body corrosion

inner sills have slight corrosion in places

Fail 25 Feb 2022 101,207 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

general under body corrosion

inner sills have slight corrosion in places

Pass 26 Feb 2021 98,759 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all 4 springs have covers fitted not allowing full inspection

general under body corrosion in some areas

Fail 24 Feb 2021

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all 4 springs have covers fitted not allowing full inspection

general under body corrosion in some areas

Pass 29 Feb 2020 96,492 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s/f & o/s/f shocker top mountings have slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r & o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

all 4 coil springs have covers fitted, full inspection not available

both sills have slight surface corrosion in places

metal brake pipes greased

vehicle floor pan has recent repairs under sealed

Pass 12 Feb 2019 93,963 miles

advise all underbody condition corrosion setting in

advise all w/blades worn

advise both rear tyre perishing

Pass 12 Feb 2018 91,387 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 88,203 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside rear to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 88,203 miles

Driver's seat insecure bolt missing on mounting point (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside rear to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 75,386 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 75,386 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 64,547 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 51,803 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 51,660 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2012 39,174 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 29,067 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 20,123 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 10,390 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 May 2008 10,114 miles

n/s/f tyre 1mm on iner edge

o/s/f tyre 0mm on inner edge

Pass 30 May 2007 10,041 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2006 9,904 miles

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

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

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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P197 WAG is a 1997 Nissan 200 SX in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 P197 WAG, 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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P197 WAG is a 1997 Nissan 200 SX, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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