CarVerify

Free Car Check

W685 VEV

2000 Nissan 200 SX

Green Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,076 mi
Last recorded108,076 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Nissan 200 SX81,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW685 VEV
MakeNissan
Model200 SX
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 108,076 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 108,076 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 105,671 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 103,143 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 103,142 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 100,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 R16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 R16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 100,443 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 R16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 R16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 98,628 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 98,628 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 97,141 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 97,140 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 96,182 miles

Nearside Outer sill seat belt prescribed area becoming weak.

Pass 7 Mar 2019 94,952 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 93,840 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Mar 2017 92,211 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 90,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake binding on slightly

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake binding on slightly

Pass 10 Mar 2015 86,382 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 82,062 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 77,986 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 73,419 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 70,709 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 66,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 66,972 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 63,985 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 60,494 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 60,427 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 57,368 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 54,334 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W685 VEV is a 2000 Nissan 200 SX in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 W685 VEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W685 VEV?

You can check the full history of W685 VEV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W685 VEV registered?

W685 VEV is a 2000 Nissan 200 SX, first registered on 17 March 2000.

Is W685 VEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W685 VEV shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W685 VEV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W685 VEV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.