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R120 DPP

1998 Nissan 200 SX

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,912 mi
Last recorded108,912 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Nissan 200 SX92,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 DPP
MakeNissan
Model200 SX
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 108,912 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 107,257 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 102,587 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 102,239 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 102,110 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 99,297 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

exhaust noisey

rear subframe bushes worn

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 1 Nov 2013 94,762 miles

braided brake lines fitted

exhaust noisey

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 21 Nov 2012 89,449 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 83,207 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 83,207 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 77,842 miles

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

rear discs pitted

Pass 15 Jul 2009 72,375 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 69,660 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2008 69,660 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 66,980 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 64,752 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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R120 DPP is a 1998 Nissan 200 SX in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R120 DPP, 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 R120 DPP registered?

R120 DPP is a 1998 Nissan 200 SX, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R120 DPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R120 DPP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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