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R524 KAW

1998 Nissan 180SX

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

164,551 mi
Last recorded164,551 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Nissan 180SX158,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR524 KAW
MakeNissan
Model180SX
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 6 Sep 2025 164,551 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 163,499 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 163,196 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 162,750 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 161,377 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 160,755 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 153,481 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 135,598 miles

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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R524 KAW is a 1998 Nissan 180SX in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R524 KAW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R524 KAW registered?

R524 KAW is a 1998 Nissan 180SX, first registered on 10 April 1998.

Is R524 KAW safe to buy?

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