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P883 VFA

1997 Nissan 180SX

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,313 mi
Last recorded89,313 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP883 VFA
MakeNissan
Model180SX
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 89,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 87,587 miles

Offside Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2019 87,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 86,806 miles

both front strut top mounts cracking

Fail 5 Nov 2018 86,803 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

both front strut top mounts cracking

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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P883 VFA is a 1997 Nissan 180SX in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P883 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 P883 VFA registered?

P883 VFA is a 1997 Nissan 180SX, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P883 VFA safe to buy?

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