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A3 OPX

1989 Nissan Silvia

Red Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,915 mi
Last recorded108,915 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 1989 Nissan Silvia99,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 OPX
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 108,915 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 108,847 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 108,147 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 108,147 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 108,121 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 107,955 miles

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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A3 OPX is a 1989 Nissan Silvia in Red with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1989 Nissan Silvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 99,335 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A3 OPX, 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 37 years old, this Nissan Silvia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A3 OPX registered?

A3 OPX is a 1989 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 6 October 1989.

Is A3 OPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 OPX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A3 OPX have outstanding finance?

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