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W609 BAR

2000 Nissan 200 SX

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

74,635 mi
Last recorded74,635 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Nissan 200 SX81,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW609 BAR
MakeNissan
Model200 SX
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 74,635 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 74,309 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 74,299 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill seat mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sills seat mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s/f and n/s/f floor pans rusty

Pass 10 Mar 2023 73,674 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Nov 2022 73,672 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Nov 2021 73,081 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box joins middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by subframe mount (inner sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 72,619 miles

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Support arms from lower arm to front cross member o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 72,615 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Support arms from lower arm to front cross member o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 71,086 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2019 71,086 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 69,801 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside of car (6.1.B.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2018 69,799 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking front to rear brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Body has slight corrosion underside of car (6.1.B.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2017 68,138 miles

Body has slight corrosion offside and nearside (6.1.B.2)

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2016 66,315 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil DAMPING EFFECT OK AT TIME OF TEST (2.7.3)

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

sill panel trims fitted

underbody has heavy surface rust

Fail 23 Mar 2016 66,251 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil DAMPING EFFECT OK AT TIME OF TEST (2.7.3)

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

sill panel trims fitted

underbody has heavy surface rust

Pass 24 Mar 2015 64,542 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 62,195 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 60,279 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 58,827 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 57,835 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 55,257 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)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2009 51,933 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 48,550 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 43,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 43,924 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 39,713 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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W609 BAR is a 2000 Nissan 200 SX in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2000 Nissan 200 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 81,316 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 W609 BAR, 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 26 years old, this Nissan 200 SX is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W609 BAR is a 2000 Nissan 200 SX, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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