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BNZ 5012

1998 Nissan 180SX

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,099 mi
Last recorded164,099 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Nissan 180SX158,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 5012
MakeNissan
Model180SX
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 164,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear slight corrosion floor jacking bracket

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2022 164,093 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 163,960 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 163,637 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 162,001 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 162,084 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 158,791 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 158,770 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 155,229 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 155,226 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 147,743 miles

Nearside Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Offside Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Fail 21 Feb 2007 147,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Offside Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 138,418 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 138,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Sep 2005 138,349 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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BNZ 5012 is a 1998 Nissan 180SX in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Nissan 180SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 158,641 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BNZ 5012, 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 28 years old, this Nissan 180SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BNZ 5012 registered?

BNZ 5012 is a 1998 Nissan 180SX, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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