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R166 GVA

1998 Nissan 200 SX

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

73,844 mi
Last recorded73,844 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 1998 Nissan 200 SX92,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR166 GVA
MakeNissan
Model200 SX
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 73,844 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 70,098 miles

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body surface rust

Pass 4 Jan 2020 67,041 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 66,541 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 66,049 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 66,041 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 66,000 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 59,229 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 22 Aug 2011 54,700 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 54,700 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)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 51,572 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

naerside rear tyre cracked/perished between treads

offside rear tyre cracked/perished between treads

rear brake discs pitted slightly

Pass 25 Mar 2009 51,105 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 50,510 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 49,893 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 49,893 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 49,381 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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R166 GVA is a 1998 Nissan 200 SX in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R166 GVA, 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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R166 GVA is a 1998 Nissan 200 SX, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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