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R119 KDS

1998 Nissan 180SX

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,277 mi
Last recorded181,277 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Nissan 180SX158,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR119 KDS
MakeNissan
Model180SX
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 181,277 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 178,163 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 173,677 miles

both front suspension arm bushes deteriorating

o/s/r shock light misting of oil

Fail 8 Apr 2023 173,677 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working replaced 21/5 watt capless bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front suspension arm bushes deteriorating

o/s/r shock light misting of oil

Pass 28 Jan 2022 171,075 miles

both front tyres have inner edge wear

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 26 Jan 2022 171,075 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

both front tyres have inner edge wear

both rear tyres starting to perish

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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R119 KDS is a 1998 Nissan 180SX in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R119 KDS, 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 R119 KDS registered?

R119 KDS is a 1998 Nissan 180SX, first registered on 10 February 1998.

Is R119 KDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R119 KDS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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