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X543 VFC

2000 Nissan 200 SX

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

141,841 mi
Last recorded141,841 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Nissan 200 SX81,316 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX543 VFC
MakeNissan
Model200 SX
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2011 141,841 miles

nearside front sill panel has slight corrosion

nearside front wheel binding on slightly

offside front sill panel has slight corrosion

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight corrosion around nearside rear subframe mount

Fail 16 Mar 2011 141,841 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front sill panel has slight corrosion

nearside front wheel binding on slightly

offside front sill panel has slight corrosion

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight corrosion around nearside rear subframe mount

Pass 16 Nov 2009 136,836 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 136,835 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 124,746 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 124,746 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear seat belts not fully tested due to car being presented for test with rear seats folded down and load preventing them being raised

Pass 26 Oct 2007 112,640 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 112,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 98,516 miles

both front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges advise tracking check

Pass 7 Oct 2005 82,387 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 82,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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X543 VFC is a 2000 Nissan 200 SX in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 X543 VFC, 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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What year was X543 VFC registered?

X543 VFC is a 2000 Nissan 200 SX, first registered on 11 October 2000.

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