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R186 KAV

1998 Nissan 200 SX

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

147,778 mi
Last recorded147,778 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan 200 SX92,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR186 KAV
MakeNissan
Model200 SX
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 147,778 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 144,378 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 144,378 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 142,287 miles

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

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)

front tyres worn on edges.

slight corrosion to to sills

Fail 2 Feb 2013 142,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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)

front tyre worn on inner edges

slight corrosion to inner and outer sills

Pass 2 Feb 2012 136,685 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 133,068 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 126,551 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 120,497 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 112,648 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 108,887 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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R186 KAV is a 1998 Nissan 200 SX in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R186 KAV, 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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What year was R186 KAV registered?

R186 KAV is a 1998 Nissan 200 SX, first registered on 13 January 1998.

Is R186 KAV safe to buy?

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