MOT reliability
Nissan 200sx
17 vehicles · 95 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate
Based on 17 Nissan 200sx vehicles and 95 completed MOT tests, the Nissan 200sx has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 105,988 miles.
17
Vehicles
95
MOT tests
3,739
Avg miles / year
1.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Nissan 200sx problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Nissan 200sx MOT tests:
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Other108%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
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Brakes5%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
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Steering3%
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Visibility1%
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Lamps & electrical1%
Nissan 200sx pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 50% |
| 2 | 4 | 50% |
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 3 | 100% |
| 5 | 3 | 67% |
| 6 | 3 | 67% |
| 7 | 3 | 67% |
| 8 | 3 | 67% |
| 9 | 3 | 100% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 3 | 100% |
| 13 | 4 | 100% |
| 14 | 4 | 50% |
| 15 | 6 | 67% |
| 16 | 8 | 62% |
| 17 | 5 | 80% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 4 | 100% |
| 20 | 4 | 75% |
Fuel types: Petrol (16), Other (1)
Most common Nissan 200sx MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Nissan 200sx MOT tests:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- outer sills not checked covers in place (3 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (3 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.4) (3 times)
- Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
- both front tie bar bushes spliting and cracking (2 times)
- front registration plate in poor condition (2 times)
- n/s door mirror loose not secured correctly (2 times)
Nissan 200sx pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 15 | 67% | 132,732 |
| 2008 | 1 | 13 | 69% | 102,480 |
| 1998 | 2 | 22 | 91% | 71,299 |
| 1997 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 169,713 |
| 1996 | 2 | 2 | 50% | 108,503 |
| 1995 | 4 | 21 | 86% | 99,954 |
| 1990 | 3 | 17 | 59% | 101,842 |
| 1989 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 112,971 |
Nissan 200sx reliability FAQ
Across 17 Nissan 200sx vehicles in our MOT data,
76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about
1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Nissan 200sx MOT issues are:
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a).
The typical Nissan 200sx in our data has covered around
105,988 miles.
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