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R289 KDS

1997 Nissan 180SX

Purple Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,258 mi
Last recorded157,258 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR289 KDS
MakeNissan
Model180SX
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 157,258 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 155,789 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 154,470 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 152,816 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe has been grounding and worn a hole through pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

both sides rear wheels/tyres extend slightly past the wheel arch

Fail 24 Aug 2022 152,814 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe has been grounding and worn a hole through pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

both sides rear wheels/tyres extend slightly past the wheel arch

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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R289 KDS is a 1997 Nissan 180SX in Purple with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R289 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 29 years old, this Nissan 180SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R289 KDS is a 1997 Nissan 180SX, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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