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R327 KAX

1998 Nissan 180SX

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

194,268 mi
Last recorded194,268 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Nissan 180SX158,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR327 KAX
MakeNissan
Model180SX
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 13 May 2026 194,268 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 191,061 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 186,964 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 183,995 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 172,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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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R327 KAX is a 1998 Nissan 180SX in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R327 KAX, 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 R327 KAX registered?

R327 KAX is a 1998 Nissan 180SX, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R327 KAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R327 KAX shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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