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T238 VAO

2012 Nissan 200 SX

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,770 mi
Last recorded74,770 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT238 VAO
MakeNissan
Model200 SX
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 15 May 2026 74,770 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 74,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 73,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 70,854 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 70,703 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 68,941 miles

power steering rack slight leak (very light mist)

Pass 13 Jan 2018 67,485 miles

slight oil leak around p/s rack

Pass 14 Jan 2017 65,660 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 64,351 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 63,385 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 61,952 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 55,519 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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 18 Jan 2012 45,735 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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T238 VAO is a 2012 Nissan 200 SX in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T238 VAO, 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 14 years old, this Nissan 200 SX is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was T238 VAO registered?

T238 VAO is a 2012 Nissan 200 SX, first registered on 1 January 2012.

Is T238 VAO safe to buy?

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