MOT reliability
Nissan 180 sx
21 vehicles · 106 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate
Based on 21 Nissan 180 sx vehicles and 106 completed MOT tests, the Nissan 180 sx has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 136,799 miles.
21
Vehicles
106
MOT tests
1,686
Avg miles / year
2.2
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Nissan 180 sx problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Nissan 180 sx MOT tests:
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Other56%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension13%
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Steering12%
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Lamps & electrical12%
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Emissions & nuisance9%
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Brakes6%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Visibility3%
Nissan 180 sx pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 71% |
| 2 | 7 | 86% |
| 3 | 9 | 78% |
| 4 | 5 | 60% |
| 5 | 7 | 86% |
| 6 | 8 | 62% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 3 | 67% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 4 | 75% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 3 | 33% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (18), Other (2), Diesel (1)
Most common Nissan 180 sx MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Nissan 180 sx MOT tests:
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) (7 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (5 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (5 times)
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a)) (3 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.4) (3 times)
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) (3 times)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3) (3 times)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) (3 times)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) (3 times)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) (3 times)
- nearside rear lower ball joint dust cover split (3 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c)) (2 times)
- Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c)) (2 times)
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
Nissan 180 sx pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 10 | 60% | 193,304 |
| 2018 | 2 | 9 | 89% | 155,920 |
| 2015 | 2 | 19 | 68% | 134,290 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 106,567 |
| 2009 | 2 | 9 | 100% | 127,128 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 145,777 |
| 2007 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 138,856 |
| 2006 | 1 | 18 | 72% | 85,855 |
| 1998 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 94,404 |
| 1997 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 137,619 |
| 1996 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 174,322 |
| 1995 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 200,144 |
| 1992 | 1 | 8 | 50% | 164,444 |
| 1989 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 61,858 |
Nissan 180 sx reliability FAQ
Across 21 Nissan 180 sx vehicles in our MOT data,
75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about
2.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Nissan 180 sx MOT issues are:
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)); Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)).
The typical Nissan 180 sx in our data has covered around
136,799 miles.
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