Nissan 200 SX

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 11 model years from 2,236 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

88%

Total Tests

2,236

Highest Pass Rate

1998 (91%)

Years Covered

About the Nissan 200 SX

The Nissan 200 SX was MOT tested 2,236 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 11 model years (1990 to 2000), with an average pass rate of 88%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1998 model has the highest pass rate at 91% from 267 tests. The 1994 model has the lowest at 82%. The 9 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

The Nissan 200 SX has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1990) averages 111,717 miles, while the newest (2000) averages 111,516 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Nissan brand average of 81%, the 200 SX performs 7 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Nissan range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1998cc)

£1,631

Road Tax

£375

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£350

Total per year£2,411

Per month£201/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2000 details

How reliable is the Nissan 200 SX?

vs average of all models+6% (82% avg)

vs Nissan brand average+7% (81% avg)

Best to worst year spread9 percentage points

Reliability trendStable over years

Nissan 200 SX by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2000	87%	201	111,516 mi
1999	87%	406	98,624 mi
1998	91%	267	100,580 mi
1997	89%	204	110,493 mi
1996	88%	146	110,523 mi
1995	86%	177	103,750 mi
1994	82%	156	110,520 mi
1993	91%	214	124,144 mi
1992	86%	185	114,752 mi
1991	89%	152	106,079 mi
1990	89%	128	111,717 mi

Questions about the Nissan 200 SX

Is the Nissan 200 SX reliable?

Across its 11 model years in our data (1990 to 2000), the Nissan 200 SX averages an 88% MOT pass rate, from 2,236 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 6 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 1998 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 91%.

Which year Nissan 200 SX has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1998 Nissan 200 SX has the highest MOT pass rate at 91%, while the 1994 model has the lowest at 82%, a 9 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.