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P810 VFA

1997 Nissan 180SX

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

192,158 mi
Last recorded192,158 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP810 VFA
MakeNissan
Model180SX
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 192,158 miles

Coil spring corroded All round Front And Back (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 191,650 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 189,043 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 183,970 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 180,088 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 176,790 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 172,488 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 169,752 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 169,752 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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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P810 VFA is a 1997 Nissan 180SX in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P810 VFA, 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 29 years old, this Nissan 180SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P810 VFA registered?

P810 VFA is a 1997 Nissan 180SX, first registered on 10 January 1997.

Is P810 VFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P810 VFA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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