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R119 MEW

1998 Nissan 200 SX

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,549 mi
Last recorded55,549 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan 200 SX92,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR119 MEW
MakeNissan
Model200 SX
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 55,549 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 55,549 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2009 152,538 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/F Fog lamp inop

Play in O/S/F Track rod end

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear accsess inop O/S/F Seat

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 152,538 miles

O/S/F Fog lamp inop

Play in O/S/F Track rod end

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear accsess inop O/S/F Seat

Pass 4 Feb 2008 142,596 miles

emmisions high....

n/s/f tyre inner area bald...

no plate light...

o/s/f inner area bald...

steering o/s fluid around..

Pass 5 Feb 2007 126,023 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 124,328 miles

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

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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R119 MEW is a 1998 Nissan 200 SX in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Nissan 200 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 92,292 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 R119 MEW, 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 28 years old, this Nissan 200 SX is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R119 MEW registered?

R119 MEW is a 1998 Nissan 200 SX, first registered on 15 January 1998.

Is R119 MEW safe to buy?

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