Nissan 200 Sx (1993)
1993 Nissan 200 Sx
CarHunch analysed 849 real MOT records for the 1993 Nissan 200 Sx. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1993 Nissan 200SX is a genuinely problematic prospect: just 47% pass their MOT first time, nearly 33 percentage points below the UK average of 80%, and nearly one in seven examples (13.3%) have been flagged for dangerous defects. Expect to budget for serious repair work—the typical car racks up 1.63 failures per test, suggesting structural or mechanical issues that go beyond routine maintenance.
At 110,000 miles median, these cars have been used fairly normally for their age, yet they're still generating 5.7 advisories each on average, pointing to widespread wear and degradation across multiple systems. If you're considering one, get a thorough pre-purchase inspection focusing on suspension, braking, and structural integrity—this model's track record shows it rarely makes it through an MOT without surprises.
What to check before buying a 1993 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%) | 848 | 47% | 1.63 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 66.7% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1993 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.
Half of all 1993 Nissan 200 Sx vehicles fall between 89,053 and 131,741 miles.
1993 Nissan 200 Sx — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 40 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (41% of peak).
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
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