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R188 DGO

1998 Nissan 200 SX

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,598 mi
Last recorded134,598 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Nissan 200 SX92,292 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR188 DGO
MakeNissan
Model200 SX
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2009 134,598 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 134,596 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 132,625 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 119,954 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 119,947 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2006 106,325 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 106,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R188 DGO is a 1998 Nissan 200 SX in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R188 DGO, 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 R188 DGO registered?

R188 DGO is a 1998 Nissan 200 SX, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R188 DGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R188 DGO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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