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P200 SXN

1997 Nissan 200 SX

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

82,709 mi
Last recorded82,709 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan 200 SX96,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP200 SXN
MakeNissan
Model200 SX
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 82,709 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 11 May 2012 81,653 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery insecure

only drivers seat fitted at time of test

rust on both front brake discs

Fail 30 Apr 2012 81,652 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

battery insecure

Fail 18 Aug 2011 81,540 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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 78,480 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 78,473 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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 77,273 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 13,416 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 13,416 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 69,472 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 69,472 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 66,889 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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P200 SXN is a 1997 Nissan 200 SX in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P200 SXN, 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 P200 SXN registered?

P200 SXN is a 1997 Nissan 200 SX, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P200 SXN shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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