1995 Nissan 200 SX 2.0L Petrol · M944 MYR

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a concerning pattern of deferred mechanical and structural attention. The most recent test in June 2023 at 102,778 miles passed despite significant advisories regarding all worn suspension bushes and worn brake discs across the vehicle. While the car passed, the accumulation of these advisories suggests that the previous owner addressed only the bare minimum required for an MOT certificate rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 31-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,300 miles per year. There is a notable gap in usage between July 2019 and January 2021, where the car covered only 526 miles over nearly two years. This low-frequency use often leads to the degradation of rubber components due to age, which is evidenced by the perishing and cracking tyres noted in 2019 and the subsequent failure of tyres reaching the legal limit in the January 2022 test. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the structural integrity, specifically targeting the sills and floor pans where the tester noted corrosion in 2023 and a corroded offside rear suspension component in 2021. Although the floor was not yet holed, the presence of corrosion on a vehicle of this age is a high risk factor. The suspension system requires immediate attention as all bushes were flagged as worn, which will compromise handling and accelerate uneven tyre wear. Additionally, the ABS system should be checked for persistent faults as an intermittent light was reported far back as 2019 with no record of resolution in subsequent tests.