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H18 OSX

1991 Nissan 180SX

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 OSX
MakeNissan
Model180SX
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2025

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached no split pin (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached split pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2022 92,816 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 89,000 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 90,199 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 88,577 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 88,577 miles

Nearside Front Play in shock absorber

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear upper outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 88,577 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Play in shock absorber

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear upper outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 88,577 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust fouling bodywork

front brake hoses not clipped in

fuel leak but no obvious source

offside front headlmap insecure

suspension noisy

Pass 14 May 2015 87,101 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

dash gauges not working

diff welded so no brake roller test

front brake hoses & pipes insecure

front bumper insecure

front wheels mal-adjusted

headlamp aim on highest limit (both sides)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 87,095 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

vehicle running locked diff . brake test done using bowmonk decelerometer equipment

Fail 14 Jul 2011 87,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

vehicle running locked diff . brake test done using bowmonk decelerometer equipment

Pass 16 May 2009
Fail 16 May 2009

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 116,426 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 116,411 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 111,217 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 111,217 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 101,260 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan 180SX?

Based on 684 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,705
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 35
Steering rack gaiter split 18
Headlamp aim too high 16
position lamp(s) not working 16
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15
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H18 OSX is a 1991 Nissan 180SX in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Nissan 180SX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H18 OSX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan 180SX typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 35 years old, this Nissan 180SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H18 OSX is a 1991 Nissan 180SX, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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