Nissan 200 Sx (1992)

1,229 real MOT outcomes analysed • 43.4% first-time pass rate

1992 Nissan 200 Sx

CarHunch analysed 1,229 real MOT records for the 1992 Nissan 200 Sx. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 1992 Nissan 200 SX is significantly less reliable than the typical UK car, with a first-time MOT pass rate of just 43.4% against the national average of 80%—meaning more than half of these vehicles fail their test. While dangerous defects aren't epidemic at 11.5%, they're still a meaningful concern for a 30-year-old car, so thorough pre-purchase inspection is essential.

These cars are genuinely tired: the median mileage sits at 112,178, which is relatively high for the age, and owners can expect an average of 1.42 failures and 4.8 advisories per test, indicating chronic wear across multiple systems. If you're considering one, budget for immediate remedial work and plan for ongoing repairs—this isn't a straightforward classic, it's a high-maintenance project that demands competent mechanical support.

Below average reliability 36.6% below UK average
43.4%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
112,178
typical mileage
93,774–130,280 middle half
11.5%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.42
avg MOT failures per car
over 4.6 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1992 Nissan 200 Sx

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (100%) 1,225 43.3% 1.43
Other (0%) 4 70.8% 0.75

Mileage Distribution

Most 1992 Nissan 200 Sx vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

93,774
low mileage
112,178
typical
130,280
high mileage

Half of all 1992 Nissan 200 Sx vehicles fall between 93,774 and 130,280 miles.

1992 Nissan 200 Sx — Still on the Road

Numbers are declining — 49 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (43% of peak).

114 49 2014 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.

MOT History Averages

4.6
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.42
Avg failures per vehicle
4.8
Avg advisories per vehicle

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