Nissan 200sx MOT pass rate
87.7% of 2,167 Nissan 200sx MOT tests pass.
The 200sx passes its MOT 87.7% of the time — well above the average across all Nissan models, which sits at 74.9%.
The Nissan 200sx passes its MOT 87.7% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | too few tests (8) | 8 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | too few tests (15) | 15 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | too few tests (10) | 10 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 87.5% | 2,134 | 108,114 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the Nissan 200sx
The most common reason the Nissan 200sx fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 50.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 50.4% | Not working |
| Suspension | 47.5% | Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 33.1% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Body, chassis, structure | 25.5% | Corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |
| Brakes | 21.4% | Excessively binding |
| Visibility | 17.3% | Not working |
| Steering | 16.4% | Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Tyres | 10.6% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 9.4% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Identification of the vehicle | 4.7% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related Nissan models
- Nissan NV250 — 79.7% pass rate
- Nissan Qashqai Premiere — 93.4% pass rate
- Nissan Terrano — 64.1% pass rate
- Nissan Pickup — 62.7% pass rate
- Nissan Patrol — 79.0% pass rate
- Nissan Murano — 70.1% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the Nissan 200sx?
- 87.7% of Nissan 200sx MOT tests pass, based on 2,167 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the Nissan 200sx?
- The most common reason the Nissan 200sx fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 50.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the Nissan 200sx's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the Nissan service history guide for how to check and keep one.