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R125 WLA

1998 Nissan 200 SX

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

154,201 mi
Last recorded154,201 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Nissan 200 SX92,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR125 WLA
MakeNissan
Model200 SX
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 154,201 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 149,968 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underside of car in poor condition

Pass 20 Aug 2019 143,632 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 135,774 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 130,054 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 124,876 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

front shock dust coversplit and adrift

o/s rear handbrake effort slightly low

Pass 14 Sep 2015 122,664 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 121,654 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 121,654 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 120,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 117,890 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 117,890 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 113,716 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 109,813 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 105,448 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 100,395 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 92,653 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 83,477 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
Full Nissan 200 SX reliability report

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R125 WLA is a 1998 Nissan 200 SX in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R125 WLA, 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.

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R125 WLA is a 1998 Nissan 200 SX, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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