Nissan 200 Sx (1999)
1999 Nissan 200 Sx
CarHunch analysed 996 real MOT records for the 1999 Nissan 200 Sx. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1999 Nissan 200 SX falls short of the UK average with a 75.2% pass rate, and that's a real concern—nearly a quarter of these cars (23%) have recorded dangerous defects at some point, well above the threshold that flags genuine safety risk. This is a car that demands careful pre-purchase inspection and will likely need work sooner rather than later.
At 80,000 miles median, these are genuinely well-used examples, yet they're still racking up nearly 3 failures and 14 advisories per test on average, suggesting wear accumulates faster than age alone would predict. Before buying one, get a full pre-MOT inspection from a specialist—this age and mileage combination means you're betting on maintenance history, not just luck.
What to check before buying a 1999 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.
- ⚠️ 23% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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%) | 993 | 75.2% | 2.98 |
| Diesel (0%) | 2 | 95% | 0.5 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1999 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 1999 Nissan 200 Sx vehicles fall between 64,407 and 101,475 miles.
1999 Nissan 200 Sx — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 134 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (34% 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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