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P570 KEF

1998 Nissan 180SX

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

162,849 mi
Last recorded162,849 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Nissan 180SX158,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP570 KEF
MakeNissan
Model180SX
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 162,849 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 162,062 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 161,590 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 160,980 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 160,025 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 159,962 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lambda too high (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 159,392 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 158,641 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 157,945 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 157,728 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside outer sills "Weak" (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear inner wheel arch has been welded, a plate over the top fastened with screw bolts?

Fail 21 Oct 2016 157,700 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure lower bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside outer sills "Weak" (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear inner wheel arch has been welded, a plate over the top fastened with screw bolts?

Pass 22 Oct 2015 156,650 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 155,617 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 152,741 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 147,420 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 144,634 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 144,634 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 143,809 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 May 2007 134,532 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2006 131,365 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 115,299 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 115,299 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P570 KEF is a 1998 Nissan 180SX in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 P570 KEF, 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.

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What year was P570 KEF registered?

P570 KEF is a 1998 Nissan 180SX, first registered on 27 April 1998.

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