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A189 LDF

1984 Nissan Silvia

Blue Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2012
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

91,138 mi
Last recorded91,138 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2011
Typical for 1984 Nissan Silvia89,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA189 LDF
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2011 91,138 miles

both outer sills corroding

front tie rod bar bushes showing signs of wear

metal fuel pipes corroding

Fail 21 Dec 2011

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills corroding

front tie rod bar bushes showing signs of wear

metal fuel pipes corroding

Pass 23 Dec 2010 89,108 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

no rear seat belts fitted

Fail 23 Dec 2010 89,107 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

no rear seat belts fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2010 87,915 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside inner stop light not working

Offside rear inner position light not working

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen scratched

Pass 23 May 2009 84,292 miles

Different size tyres fitted front and rear

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front tyre perishing

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear tyres wearing low

Windscreen scratched

Fail 13 May 2009 84,287 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Different size tyres fitted front and rear

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front tyre perishing

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear tyres wearing low

Windscreen scratched

Pass 17 Mar 2008 81,034 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 81,034 miles

Centre Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Nissan Silvia?

Based on 11,923 MOT tests across 2,116 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
1,823
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
2,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 435
Brake pipe excessively corroded 225
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 224
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 205
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 183
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A189 LDF is a 1984 Nissan Silvia in Blue with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1984 Nissan Silvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 89,672 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 Silvia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 435 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A189 LDF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Silvia typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 42 years old, this Nissan Silvia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A189 LDF is a 1984 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 25 July 1984.

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