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R189 HUD

1998 Nissan 200 SX

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,205 mi
Last recorded104,205 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Nissan 200 SX92,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR189 HUD
MakeNissan
Model200 SX
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 104,205 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 101,218 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 100,896 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 93,854 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 85,152 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 85,016 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 78,429 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 77,103 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 77,075 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 55,809 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 54,891 miles

nearside chassie + floor damaged

offside + nearside steering rack bushes worn - some movement

Pass 12 Jul 2007 52,230 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 49,228 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 49,185 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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R189 HUD is a 1998 Nissan 200 SX in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R189 HUD, 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

How do I check the history of R189 HUD?

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What year was R189 HUD registered?

R189 HUD is a 1998 Nissan 200 SX, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R189 HUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R189 HUD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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