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J80 SXX

1993 Nissan 180SX

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,225 mi
Last recorded78,225 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ80 SXX
MakeNissan
Model180SX
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 78,225 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 73,402 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 73,402 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner arch/strut tower (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2016 73,389 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 73,388 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 73,251 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 23 Mar 2015 73,251 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 26 Sep 2013 72,570 miles

All brake discs corroded

Front reg. plate temporarily fixed

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2012 72,478 miles

Engine, suspension, interior and exterior extensively modified

Front and rear suspension and braking components slightly corroded

Offside and nearside front track rod end rubber boots deteriorating

Offside front seatbelt badly frayed but racing harness fitted

Offside front tyre outer sidewall-tread badly damaged but not showing canvas

Slight play in offside front steering/suspension component

Pass 1 Sep 2011 72,425 miles

Bodywork modified

Centre exhaust mounting deteriorating

Engine modified

Engine oil leak

Exhaust system modified

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Ofside front tyre outer edge cut but not exposing cords

PAS leak

Suspension modified

Fail 24 Aug 2011 72,425 miles

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Bodywork modified

Centre exhaust mounting deteriorating

Engine modified

Engine oil leak

Exhaust system modified

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Ofside front tyre outer edge cut but not exposing cords

Only driver seat and seatbelt fitted

PAS leak

Suspension modified

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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J80 SXX is a 1993 Nissan 180SX in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J80 SXX, 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 33 years old, this Nissan 180SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J80 SXX is a 1993 Nissan 180SX, first registered on 1 July 1993.

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